Air fryer bone in pork chops are an easy, delicious protein to add to any dinner. Juicy pork chops with a perfectly golden crust are coated in bold seasonings to create a flavorful dish you can serve with pasta, rice, veggies, and more.
Pork chop dinners are always a great choice for gathering around the table with family. Chops are meaty and juicy when you cook them right, and their flavor is mild enough to pair with a variety of flavors, but not so mild that it disappears.
This pork chops recipe is a perfect example of that. Cooking pork chops in the air fryer makes them golden on the outside and juicy on the inside, and their seasoned rub makes them an excellent main course for any dinner.
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- Why You'll Love These Air Fryer Bone-In Pork Chops
- Air Fryer Bone In Pork Chops Video
- Ingredients
- Flavor Variations
- How to Make These Air Fried Pork Chops
- Hint
- Storage
- What to Serve with Thick Pork Chops in Air Fryer
- Tips for the Best Air Fryer Pork Chops
- More Pork Recipes
- Frequently Asked Questions
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Why You'll Love These Air Fryer Bone-In Pork Chops
- Simple Ingredients: All you need are pork chops, oil, and a few seasonings.
- Easy: This is an easy air fryer recipe that's done in just a few minutes.
- Healthy: Cooking pork chops in the air fryer means less oil, and these are made with no breading, so they're healthy and free of excess calories and ingredients.
- Delicious: A blend of seasonings like paprika, garlic powder, and a few others creates a delicious flavor profile.
- Versatile: You can serve these pork chops with any of your favorite side dishes.
- Great for Meal Prep: Make a double batch and freeze the extras for future dinners.
Air Fryer Bone In Pork Chops Video
Ingredients
- Bone In Pork Chops: Bone in pork chops tend to be more tender and juicy, thanks to the bone distributing the heat more efficiently.
- Olive Oil: Olive oil creates the base for the seasoned rub. I prefer Costabile olive oil for its quality and purity.
- Seasonings: A blend of seasonings including smoked sweet paprika, garlic powder, mustard powder, onion powder, and a few others add bold, savory flavor to the chops.
- Brown Sugar: Brown sugar adds a touch of sweetness that's balanced by the savory spices.
See the recipe card at the end of the post for a full list of ingredients and their exact amounts.
Flavor Variations
- Protein: This recipe works with pork chops, chicken, beef, and even shellfish such as shrimp.
- Spicy: Add red pepper flakes for a little bit of heat.
- Spices: Use different combinations or premade spice mixes to create different flavors.
- Sugar Free: If you're watching your sugar intake, just omit the brown sugar or use brown coconut sugar.
How to Make These Air Fried Pork Chops
1: Combine the olive oil and seasonings in a small bowl to create a paste.
2: Wash the pork chops and pat them dry with paper towels, then thoroughly coat both sides with the rub and place them in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
3: Air fry the pork chops until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees with a meat thermometer, flipping halfway through cooking. Enjoy with your favorite sides!
Hint
While you can use a silicone brush to coat the chops, I find doing it by hand help coat them more evenly.
Storage
Refrigerate these pork chops for up to 3 days in an air-tight container. For longer storage, wrap them in plastic wrap and freeze them for up to 3 months in an air-tight, freezer-safe container or heavy-duty freezer bag with as much air removed as possible. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
To reheat the chops, place them in a baking dish with a bit of water for moisture. Cover with foil and bake at 350 until heated through. Reheating the pork chops in the air fryer is also an option.
What to Serve with Thick Pork Chops in Air Fryer
Serve these pork chops with rice or pasta and your favorite vegetables like asparagus or pan fried squash and zucchini.
For a lighter meal, serve these chops over spaghetti squash or a delicious salad.
For dessert, try delicious chocolate peanut butter cupcakes or easy Oreo mint cheesecake cups.
Tips for the Best Air Fryer Pork Chops
- Wash your chops and pat them dry with paper towels to allow the rub to adhere.
- Use low water pressure to wash your chops, so you don't splash bacteria-laden water all over the kitchen.
- Preheat your air fryer for best results. It only takes a couple of minutes, and it promotes more even cooking and accurate times.
- Let the chops rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving so the juices can redistribute back into the meat.
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Frequently Asked Questions
While not better, bone in meat does have some advantages. The marrow in the bone can add more flavor to meat. In addition, bone in meat tends to be juicier because the bone insulates the meat and distributes the heat. This also leads to more tender meat.
If you don't thoroughly dry the chops before adding the rub, it will have a hard time adhering.
Pork chops are an incredibly healthy protein. They're lower in fat than beef, making them an excellent compromise between super lean chicken breast and fattier beef.
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📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Bone In Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 4 bone in pork chops ¼ to ½-inch thick
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon smoked sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¾ teaspoon thyme
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Wash the pork chops and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Mix the olive oil, brown sugar, sweet smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, mustard powder, onion powder, and thyme to create a paste.
- Coat the washed and dried pork chops thoroughly on both sides with the rub.
- Air fry the pork chops for 8 to 10 minutes at 400 degrees, flipping halfway through cooking until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees.
DK says
I love how these bone in pork chops was so easy to make! Tried this also in time for our family dinner, they loved it. Didn't think I'd love my air fryer even more with this recipe!
Alex says
First of all this recipe is so easy to make, air fryer?! Yes please! I added lime to these pork chops and it was soo yummy!
NKendrick says
I love the addition of lime here!
Nora says
My family loved this! The pork chops were juicy and full of flavor! So good!
Amy says
This worked exactly as written, thanks!
Anonymous says
This worked exactly as written, thanks!
Jacqui says
Such an easy and delicious way to make pork chops! Will definitely make again and again.
Liz says
The spice blend and cooking method made for such yummy chops!!! I'll be making these again soon.
Criss says
Just tried this recipe, and the pork chops turned out amazing! Super juicy on the inside with a perfect crispy coating. The air fryer made it so easy—definitely adding this to my regular rotation!
Juyali says
There is something about pork chops in the air fryer that you can't achieve anywhere else. They turn out so good (crispy but tender and juice on the inside).
These turned out amazinfg. Thank you. 🙂
Swathi says
I tried your air fyer one in pork chops in my new air fryer I bought it yesterday, Meat is so juicy and delicious.
JC says
We just had these this evening... they were simply the best!