These Air Fryer Pork Chops turn out wonderfully juicy on the inside with deliciously seasoned, golden outside. Quick and easy to make, and always perfect!
I have to say it: I may never cook a loin pork chop any other way than in the air fryer. They come out so juicy, so perfect and so much better than any other way I have ever tried them.
Basically, if you like pork chops, you need to buy an air fryer. And that’s all I’m going to say about lean, boneless pork chops ever again. I might eat those words later, but for now I’m pretty sure I’m right 😉
Ingredients you’ll need
Here is a visual overview of the ingredients in the recipe. Scroll down to the recipe at the bottom for quantities.
Ingredient notes
- Pork chops: You want to go for the lean, boneless loin chops here. I do not usually recommend this cut (I’m all about the bone-in, fattier chops you can buy), so if I tell you to buy the boneless loin chops, you better believe this recipe is a winner. Other cuts of pork may need a longer cooking time than the loin chops, so, again, please stick to those super lean ones.
- Dried herbs: I always use either Italian seasoning or Herbes de Provence. You can even use just dried parsley if that’s what you have.
- Olive oil: I like this best, but feel free to use canola oil or any cooking oil you have on hand.
If you have the time and want even more flavor, feel free to marinate the pot chops in my pork chop marinade!
How to make pork chops in the air fryer
Before you start, you’ll want to preheat your air fryer for 5 minutes. This is key!
1. Start by patting the pork chops dry with paper towels, then place in a bowl with the olive oil and toss to coat.
2. Next, you’ll want to combine your herbs and spices and sprinkle them all over the chops. Toss and massage the seasoning into the meat a little.
This is key to infusing the meat with flavor, but if you’re too freaked out by this, you can also just brush on the oil and then sprinkle the pork with the seasoning.
3. Place the seasoned pork chops into the air fryer basket and air fry! Easy peasy!
You can flip them once halfway through, but I honestly don’t bother/forget a lot and they do not come out that differently if you don’t flip them. So, don’t stress about it!
Recipe tips
- Massaging the seasoning into the pork chops makes them more flavorful, but feel free to just brush with oil and sprinkle with the seasoning if you don’t want to touch them much.
- Do not skip preheating your air fryer for 5 minutes, this is key to the best browning.
- Remove the pork chops from the air fryer and serve as soon as they’re done, otherwise they will start losing their juices. While resting meat is great in many recipes, I find that with these chops, you really want to get them on the table as soon as they’re ready. Otherwise they do start drying out a little.
Serving ideas
We love these pork chops with something like rice or mashed potatoes on the side.
Then I will also make a green vegetable side. I have a few of those on the blog, and they are all great with the pork chops:
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Air Fryer Pork Chops
Recipe details
Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork chops (loin chops)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried herbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer for 5 minutes.
- Pat pork chops dry with paper towels, then toss in a bowl with the olive oil until coated.
- Combine ground paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried herbs, salt and pepper. Add to the pork chops and toss/massage until they are all nicely seasoned.
- Place pork chops in the basket of the air fryer. Cook at 375°F for 8-10 minutes (exact time will depend on the thickness of your chops, the safe internal temperature according to the USDA is 145°F). Serve immediately.
Notes
Ingredient notes
- Pork chops: You want to go for the lean, boneless loin chops here. I do not usually recommend this cut (I’m all about the bone-in, fattier chops you can buy), so if I tell you to buy the boneless loin chops, you better believe this recipe is a winner. Other cuts of pork may need a longer cooking time than the loin chops, so, again, please stick to those super lean ones.
- Dried herbs: I always use either Italian seasoning or Herbes de Provence. You can even use just dried parsley if that’s what you have.
- Olive oil: I like this best, but feel free to use canola oil or any cooking oil you have on hand.
Recipe tips
- Massaging the seasoning into the pork chops makes them more flavorful, but feel free to just brush with oil and sprinkle with the seasoning if you don’t want to touch them much.
- Do not skip preheating your air fryer for 5 minutes, this is key to the best browning.
- Remove the pork chops from the air fryer and serve as soon as they’re done, otherwise they will start losing their juices. While resting meat is great in many recipes, I find that with these chops, you really want to get them on the table as soon as they’re ready. Otherwise they do start drying out a little.
Linda says
My daughter had a stroke Dec 2019. I am re-acquainting her with cooking for herself. She loved this recipe. Simple, easy, readily available ingredients. Couldn’t ask for more.
Nora says
Thank you so much for sharing your story, Linda. I’m so glad this recipe is helping your daughter cook again.