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Tender Air Fryer Pork Chops

Learn how to cook juicy, restaurant-style pork chops from the comfort of your home. Sear seasoned pork chops in less than fifteen minutes! Each pork chop has a perfectly crusted exterior. The inside is juicy and packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless pork chops 1-inch thick
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. Pat the pork chops dry and rub with olive oil.
  2. Combine the garlic powder, paprika, brown sugar, salt, and pepper, then coat the chops on both sides.
  3. Arrange in the air fryer basket without overlapping.
  4. Cook at 400F for 6 minutes, flip, and cook another 5 to 6 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145F.
  5. Rest 5 minutes before slicing so the juices redistribute.

Notes

A touch of brown sugar in the rub gives you a gorgeous caramelized crust.