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These air fryer bone-in pork chops are juicy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked every time. With a simple seasoning blend and a quick cook in the air fryer, you’ll have tender bone-in pork chops in the air fryer that are crisp on the outside and moist on the inside—perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
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Why you’ll love making bone-in pork chops in the air fryer!
Pork chops can be a little ho-hum, but if you want chops that are cooked to absolute perfection, this recipe is IT. No dry pork chops here!
The air fryer makes the pork chops a little crispy on the outside while keeping them juicy and tender in the center. It’s also so much faster to heat up than waiting for your entire oven to preheat, which is why the air fryer is one of my favorite ways to cook in the summer. I actually prefer to cook pork chops in the air fryer rather than in the regular oven for just this reason!
The pork chops are sprinkled with some brown sugar to make them sweet and also a little paprika to give a deep, smokey taste. So delicious!
Here is why you’ll this air fryer pork chop recipe:
- Bone-in cuts of pork result in juicy pork chops with a golden-brown exterior.
- It’s ready in just over 15 minutes from start to finish.
- Simple ingredients and a pantry seasoning keeps prep quick and easy.
- The main dish is perfect for any night of the week and is a great last-minute dinner.
- With the magic of the air fryer, no oven is required, so your kitchen stays cool.
(Pro-tip: You can make the best city chicken in the air fryer too!)
Table of Contents
Ingredients You Need
You’ll just need pork chops and a handful of seasonings to make this perfectly seasoned dish.
See recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions.
- Bone-in pork chops – Look for pork chops that are about 6 to 8 ounces. This is the perfect size for a single serving.
- Brown sugar – Either light brown sugar or dark brown sugar will work in this recipe.
- Seasonings – Salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
- Olive oil – Helps the seasoning stick and promotes browning. Use high-quality extra-virgin olive oil.
Variations
- Use boneless pork chops in place of bone-in pork chops. Pork chops with the bone will be juicier and more flavorful. However, if you only have boneless, they will still be quite tasty. Just be sure to only cook the boneless pork chops for 10 minutes in the air fryer. They will cook faster than pork chops with the bone.
- Use a low-calorie brown sugar sweetener, like Splenda Brown Sugar Blend, if you would like to cut back on a few calories.
- Add a sprinkle of cayenne pepper to the spice mix to make the pork chops have a little bit of spicy heat.
- Brush with barbecue sauce during the last 2–3 minutes of cooking.
How to Make Air Fryer Bone-In Pork Chops
This recipe comes together in a few quick and easy steps!
- Prepare: Use a clean paper towel to pat the pork chops dry. Then, combine the sugar, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika in a bowl.
- Oil the pork chops: Drizzle the olive oil onto the pork chops and make sure they’re evenly coated.
- Season the pork chops: Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the pork chops.
- Cook the pork chops: Place the seasoned pork chops on the greased air fryer rack, and cook them for 12 minutes. I like to flip them halfway through to make them evenly cooked and crispy.
Serving Suggestions
There are so many great side dishes you can serve with these air fryer pork chops:
- I really like the smoky, sweet taste next to cheesy scalloped potatoes.
- A classic Waldorf salad is amazing with pork and quick to make.
- I also love this recipe with fried rice!
Storage Instructions
Store leftover pork chops in an airtight container in the fridge for three to four days.
Reheat in the air fryer for three to four minutes or until warmed through. You can also reheat your pork chops in the microwave for about one to two minutes. They will be fresh and tasty, but not quite as crispy as if you used the air fryer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pork chops will become tough if they are overcooked. This can happen quickly in the air fryer. The pork chops should only take 12 minutes to cook. You can check the internal temperature of the pork chops using a meat thermometer. When the thermometer reads 145ºF, the pork is done.
Pork chops should reach an internal temperature of 145°F. Let them rest for 3–5 minutes before serving.
Yes. Flip them halfway through cooking so both sides brown evenly.
Use bone-in chops, avoid overcooking, and let the meat rest after cooking so the juices redistribute.
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Air Fryer Bone-In Pork Chops
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 2 bone-in pork chops
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F and spray your air fryer rack with cooking spray.
- Place the pork chops in a shallow dish and pat them with a paper towel to dry them off.2 bone-in pork chops
- In a second shallow dish, mix together the brown sugar, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and paprika.2 Tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Drizzle the pork chops with the olive oil and give them a good rub so they are coated completely in the oil.2 Tablespoons olive oil
- Sprinkle both sides of the pork chops with the spice mix, using all of the spices to coat the pork.
- Place the pork chops on your air fryer rack and into the air fryer to cook for 6 minutes. After 6 minutes, flip the pork chops and cook for another 6 minutes. Enjoy while warm!
Notes
- You’ll know your pork chops are done cooking when an instant-read thermometer can be inserted into the thickest part away from the bone and reads 145º F!
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket. This helps the pork chops get crispy!
These sound so easy and flavourful. Perfect for a quick dinner any night of the week!
These look so juicy and effortless — such a go-to weeknight dinner!
Air fryer pork chops done right!
My husband said this was the best version he’s ever had. High praise coming from him!
Made this for Sunday dinner and it disappeared fast. Thanks for another winner!