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Air Fryer Pork Chops

Name: Air Fryer Pork Chops
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 bone-in pork chops, 1¼ inches thick (about 2 lb); 1 tsp kosher salt; ½ tsp black pepper; ½ tsp garlic powder; ¼ tsp dried sage; 1 tbsp olive oil

Thick-cut pork chops come out impossibly tender with a caramelized exterior and no drying out. The air fryer's precise heat ensures the center stays moist while the outside crisps perfectly.

322calper serving 35gprotein 0gcarbs 19gfat 8min prep 15min cook 4serves

✓ Macros from a nutrition database · per serving · developed by The Delicious Kitchen with AI assistance, not independently kitchen-tested · how we calculate this

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Air Fryer Pork Chops — common questions

Can I use boneless pork chops?

Yes, but reduce the cook time to 10–12 minutes at 375°F since they cook faster. Check the internal temperature; boneless chops are done at 145°F like bone-in, and they will be thinner so they risk drying out if overcooked.

Why did my pork chops come out dry?

Pork is done at 145°F (not the old standard of 160°F), and most dryness comes from cooking past that. Use a thermometer and pull them at 143°F so carryover cooking brings them to 145°F. Also ensure they are at least 1¼ inches thick.

Can I make this ahead or freeze it?

Cooked pork chops keep in the fridge for 3 days and reheat gently in the air fryer at 350°F for 4–5 minutes. Freeze cooked chops up to 3 months in an airtight container; thaw overnight and reheat, or add 3 extra minutes if reheating from frozen.

What goes well with pork chops?

Mashed potatoes, apple sauce, roasted apples, sautéed green beans, or a simple spinach salad. A squeeze of lemon or a light pan sauce made from the drippings is also classic.

How do I add a sauce or marinade?

Brush chops with soy sauce, Dijon mustard, or apple cider vinegar before cooking if you want flavor. Skip the olive oil rub and pat dry first, then brush, then season. A honey-mustard glaze works beautifully.

Can I cook them in the oven?

Yes. Place on a rimmed baking sheet at 400°F for 16–18 minutes until the internal temperature reads 145°F. The air fryer is slightly faster and crisps the exterior more, but the oven works fine.