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    Home » Air Fryer

    Air Fryer Pork Chops

    Published: February 12, 2020 - Last updated: February 9, 2023 by Erika

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    Make perfect pork chops in 30 minutes or less! These Air Fryer Pork Chops are tender, juicy, and flavorful. The meat is coated in a simple sweet and savory sauce that allows the succulent pork flavors to shine through.

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    • Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients You’ll Need
    • Step-By-Step Instructions
    • Expert Tips
    • Variations & Serving
    • Storing & Freezing
    • Recipe FAQ‘s
    • Air Fryer Protein Recipes You’ll Love
    • Air Fryer Pork Chops

    Check out my Air Fryer Bacon and Egg Cups and my Air Fryer Pork Egg Rolls for more delicious recipe ideas!

    One of my favorite foods to cook in the air fryer is meat. It's convenient to have the stovetop and oven open for the side dishes while the primary protein does its thing in the air fryer. One bite of pork chops cooked in the air fryer, and you'll never go back to your standard cooking method.

    You'll make a simple sweet and savory sauce to use as a baste for these chops. I recommend doubling up on the sauce ingredients to have extra for marinating chicken or shrimp! After basting the pork chops, your air fryer will do the rest of the work for you.

    The results are super juicy pork chops with perfectly crisped, lightly caramelized surfaces. Yum! Get a couple of sides going on the stove while the pork chops cook, and you can have a meal made entirely from scratch in 30 minutes or less!

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    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • Juicy, mouthwatering meat - thanks to the air fryer, say goodbye to dry, flavorless pork chops.
    • It's quick, easy, and a great protein to serve on busy weeknights.
    • Kid-friendly!
    • There's no breading.
    • It's easy to modify with gluten-free ingredients.
    • The sauce mixture is simple and delicious!

    Ingredients You’ll Need

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    • Pork Chops: Pork chops are more than delicious. They are a good source of thiamin, niacin, selenium, and vitamin B6. Plus, they are rich in vitamin B12, potassium, iron, magnesium, and zinc. Boneless pork loin chops or any pork chops work well, at least 1" thickness. Thinner cuts tend to dry out.
    • Sauce/Marinade: Instead of a store-bought sauce with processed ingredients, these pork chops are coated in a quick mixture of brown sugar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

    Step-By-Step Instructions

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    Step 1: Mix sauce ingredients.

    Whisk brown sugar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl.

    Step 2: Prep pork chops for the air fryer.

    Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and coat them on all sides with the sauce mixture.

    Step 3: Cook pork chops in the air fryer.

    Place the sauced pork chops in the fryer basket (working in batches if necessary) and cook at 370 degrees until the internal temperature reaches 145F (about 12 to 14 minutes).

    Step 4: Rest and serve.

    Remove the pork chops from the basket and transfer them to a cutting board to rest for 5 minutes. Serve hot with a couple of healthy side dishes, and enjoy!

    NOTE: You can print the FULL recipe with all ingredients & detailed instructions below!

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    Expert Tips

    • Marinating first - Plan and marinate the pork chops for 1 to 6 hours. The meat will absorb a more sweet and savory flavor and become even juicier.
    • Sit pork chops out - If the meat is too cold, the outside may cook quicker than the center and burn. The simple solution is to set the chops on the counter 30 minutes before cooking, so they cook evenly all the way through.
    • Don't overcrowd the basket - Cook your pork chops in a single layer, leaving space in between each. Depending on the size of your air fryer basket, you may need to work in batches.
    • Checking for doneness - To make sure your pork chops are cooked through, insert a food thermometer into the thickest part of the meat and make sure the internal temperature is at least 145F.
    • Let pork chops rest - As tempting as it may be to dig in, letting your pork chops rest for a few minutes will allow them to reabsorb the juices making the meat as moist and tender as possible.

    Variations & Serving

    Gluten-free - Swap the soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce for gluten-free soy sauce, liquid aminos, or coconut aminos.

    Dry spice rubs - Another option is seasoning the meat with a dry rub before coating. If you plan to use a dry rub, omit the salt, pepper, and Worcestershire, so the pork isn't overly seasoned. Dry seasoning blends like blackened, Cajun, and creole seasonings are great options.

    Serving suggestions - These air fryer pork chops pair perfectly with almost any healthy side dish. Check out the list below for my favorite healthy sides that can be prepared on the stovetop while the chops are in the air fryer. 

    • Garlic & Herb Mashed Cauliflower
    • Balsamic Vinegar Broccoli
    • Gluten-free Italian Pasta Salad

    Storing & Freezing

    Storing: After cooling to room temperature, place pork chops in an air-tight container and keep refrigerated for 3 to 4 days.

    Freezing: You can even freeze air fryer pork chops. After cooling, place them in an airtight resealable bag and freeze them for 2 to 3 months.

    Recipe FAQ‘s

    How long does it take to cook boneless pork chops in an air fryer?

    1" thick boneless chops will take between 8 and 12 minutes, flipping halfway through. Thicker cuts will take longer, so always use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.

    How long does it take to cook bone-in pork chops in an air fryer?

    1" thick chops bone-in chops will take between 11 and 15 minutes, flipping about halfway through.

    How do you know when air fryer pork chops are done?

    The pork chops are done when the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F.

    Click here to download my FREE kitchen cheat sheets.

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    Air Fryer Pork Chops

    Erika
    Make perfect pork chops in 30 minutes or less! These air fryer pork chops are tender, juicy, and flavorful. The meat is coated in a simple sweet and savory sauce that allows the succulent pork flavors to shine through.
    4.76 from 29 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 12 mins
    Resting Time 5 mins
    Total Time 27 mins
    Course Air Fryer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 Servings
    Calories 215 kcal

    Equipment

    • Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls (Set of 6)
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Power Air Fryer XL 5.3 Quart

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 boneless pork loin chops any pork chops work well
    • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
    • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
    • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
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    Instructions
     

    • Whisk brown sugar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl.
    • Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and coat them on all sides with the sauce mixture.
    • Place the sauced pork chops in the fryer basket (working in batches if necessary) and cook at 370°F until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (about 12 to 14 minutes).
    • Remove the pork chops from the basket and transfer them to a cutting board to rest for 5 minutes. Serve hot with a couple of healthy side dishes, and enjoy!

    Notes

    • Different air fryer brands may cook at different rates, so be sure to keep on eye on food.
    • Plan and marinate the pork chops for 1 to 6 hours. The meat will absorb a more sweet and savory flavor and become even juicier.
    • If the meat is too cold, the outside may cook quicker than the center and burn. The simple solution is to set the chops on the counter 30 minutes before cooking, so they cook evenly all the way through.
    • Cook your pork chops in a single layer, leaving space in between each. Depending on the size of your air fryer basket, you may need to work in batches.
    • To make sure your pork chops are cooked through, insert a food thermometer into the thickest part of the meat and make sure the internal temperature is at least 145 degrees F.
    • As tempting as it may be to dig in, letting your pork chops rest for a few minutes will allow them to reabsorb the juices making the meat as moist and tender as possible.
    • Storing: After cooling to room temperature, place pork chops in an air-tight container and keep refrigerated for 3 to 4 days.
    • Freezing: You can even freeze air fryer pork chops. After cooling, place them in an airtight resealable bag and freeze them for 2 to 3 months.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 215kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 25gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 330mgSugar: 7g

    All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Raquel

      February 12, 2020 at 4:55 pm

      Those look amazingly juicy for air fryer cooking. Way to go!

      Reply
    2. Priya Lakshminarayan

      February 12, 2020 at 5:46 pm

      Cooking in an Air Fryer has become so easy! Love this

      Reply
    3. Toni

      February 12, 2020 at 5:55 pm

      This quickly became a favorite at my house! Love that you can make it in an air fryer!

      Reply
    4. Elaine

      February 12, 2020 at 7:18 pm

      Such a simple recipe, but it has so much flavour. Just got an air fryer a few weeks ago, so this was a great recipe to try it out. Turned out perfectly.

      Reply
    5. Pam Greer

      February 12, 2020 at 7:24 pm

      These are so easy and delicious! They come out perfectly moist every time!

      Reply
    6. Jenna

      February 13, 2020 at 2:40 am

      Boneless loin chops came in my food delivery this week and I had no idea what to do with them. Great recipe.

      Reply
    7. Sapana

      February 13, 2020 at 2:52 am

      Such an easy weeknight dinner! Thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
    8. Anjali

      February 13, 2020 at 3:15 am

      What a simple, flavorful recipe!! I had no idea you could make pork chops in the air fryer until I tried this and it turned out great!

      Reply
    9. Anita

      February 13, 2020 at 4:08 am

      This is such a nice and simple recipe. It's incredible how much flavor the pork chops have without any marinating time.

      Reply
    10. Jennifer

      June 16, 2020 at 10:23 pm

      Delicious but Is the serving size correct at 4 grams or should it be 4 ounces?

      Reply
      • simplylowcal

        June 17, 2020 at 12:34 am

        It is 4 ounces. Thank you for catching that. I've updated it. 🙂

        Reply

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