These glazed air fryer thin pork chops are the best you will have! The flavor is impeccable, and they come out so tender and moist! With just a few pantry staples you can have these on the dinner table in under 15 minutes, tops!
Air fryer cooking is not something I was keen on right away. In fact, it was my daughter that convinced me to buy one. But let me tell you, boy, am I glad she did! Not only does the air fryer get things done quickly, but air fryer cooking is healthier than frying. They are so quick and easy to use. And my favorite is all, is they are easy to clean!
For this air fryer pork chop recipe, I am using ½-inch thick pork chops. Now of course you can use larger ones, but the cooking time would need to be adjusted as they do take longer.
These air fryer pork chops are made using a rub with just a few pantry staples that you would already have in your home. I do use garlic infused Costabile Organic olive oil. You can use code 15GOLDENGK for 15% off! Then I use a combination of brown sugar, paprika, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, ground mustard, and salt and pepper. This creates a flavorful coating on the pork with every bite.
Ingredients
Pork chops: I am using ½-inch thick pork chops.
Brown sugar and Mustard: They create a flavorful coating on the pork with every bite.
Salt: Never forget to add salt to the recipe. Forgetting salt is like forgetting to put clothes on before going to work! It’s essential here!
Thyme, Onion, garlic powder, black pepper, paprika: A nice touch of flavor
Garlic olive oil: It really adds an extra authentic flavor to the recipes. Trust me on this one!
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 °F degrees.
- Make sure to rinse your pork chops with cold water then pat completely dry with a paper towel.
- In a small bowl, mixed together, all seasoning ingredients minus the olive oil.
- Once you have the seasonings combined, pour in the olive oil, and mix well. It should be similar to a thick paste.
- When you have done this, coat the pork chops with your rub. Be certain to rub into the pork chop and cover well on both sides.
- Place pork chops in the air fryer being certain to leave a small space in between each pork chop. Putting pork chops too close to one another will cause them to steam. Cook at 400 °F for 5 minutes, then flip all of the pork chops and cook again for 4-5 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 145 °F degrees.
Equipment
Air fryer: Can be used to cook pork chops quickly and with minimal oil, making them a healthier choice or reducing their fat intake.
Top tips
- Make sure to preheat your air fryer. This step is very important, preheat for 3 minutes at 400 °F.
- Be certain to place the pork chops in the air fryer with a small space between each one. If the pork chops are touching, they won’t reach their full crispy potential.
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FAQ
Do I need to flip my pork chops in the air fryer?
It's a good idea to flip the pork chops halfway through cooking to ensure even browning on both sides.
Can I cook frozen thin pork chops in the air fryer?
Yes, you can cook frozen pork chops in the air fryer. However, you will need to adjust the cooking time to ensure they cook all the way through. It's recommended to cook frozen pork chops at 375°F for 20-25 minutes, flipping them over halfway through cooking. Although the texture may differ slightly and I don't recommend it.
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📖 Recipe
Air fryer thin pork chops
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1.5 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- 2 tsbp garlic olive oil
- 6 thin pork chops
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 °F degrees.
- Make sure to rinse your pork chops with cold water then pat completely dry with a paper towel.
- In a small bowl, mixed together, all seasoning ingredients minus the olive oil. Once you have the seasonings combined, pour in the olive oil, and mix well. It should be similar to a thick paste. When you have done this, coat the pork chops with your rub. Be certain to rub into the pork chop and cover well on both sides.
- Place pork chops in the air fryer being certain to leave a small space in between each pork chop. Putting pork chops too close to one another will cause them to steam.
- Cook on 400 ℉ for 5 minutes, then flip all of the pork chops and cook again for 4-5 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 145 °F degrees.
Melissa says
I used this recipe tonight with some boneless wild pig pork chops. Made it just as written and they turned out amazing!
NKendrick says
Thanks so much for sharing! Have a great day!
Amy B says
Great recipe! I'm new to the air fryer and I'm not a fan of pork chops. My boyfriend likes them so I've tried to make them all different ways. I had thin bone in pork chops. Followed the recipe exactly (except I only had smoked paprika so I used a little less)and cooked them for 5 min. each side. They were juicy and moist and the seasoning rub was really good. Boyfriend loved them and was surprised at how much I like them. I'll be looking for more of your recipes!
NKendrick says
That makes me so happy! Thank you for sharing!
Tasha Barnes says
This recipe made me look good! My husband loved these moist and perfectly seasoned chops! Thank you!
NKendrick says
Yay!! I Love to hear that!
Cynthia Guilford says
👏👏 gosh what a great recipie !! Since my chops were thin I airfryed them 375° for 8 minutes. Ty for sharing this dandy little ŕecipie
NKendrick says
Thank you so much for sharing! Happy that you enjoyed them!
Sarah says
These were really good, thank you!
NKendrick says
So glad you enjoyed them!
Patricia says
Very good flavor!
Brenda Hedrick says
This recipe was absolutely the best tasting pork chops ever,they were so moist my favorite recipe the only way I will cook from now on thanks for sharing
NKendrick says
I am so happy to read this! Thank you for sharing your experience!
Amy Liu Dong says
This is such a great-looking pork chops dish! It looks amazingly delicious! Plus it's another awesome dish for our very reliable Air Fryer! Loved it!
Krystle says
These are SO good. I didn't think I liked pork but I think I"ve just been overcooking it. These came out super juicy
NKendrick says
Thank you so much for sharing!!! Glad you enjoyed them!
Nora says
Love this air fryer pork chop recipe! IThey turned out perfectly and the whole family loved it!
NKendrick says
So happy to hear you enjoyed it!
Lisa says
I've been wondering if pork chops would work in the air fryer and guess what, they do! This recipe worked great, thank you.
Anonymous says
Thank you for sharing this recipe
Amy Liu Dong says
My family loved this!