I found the best way to make air fryer fried pork chops so they still get super crispy without all the oil. My husband won’t eat pork chops any other way now!
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My Easy Fried Air Fryer Pork Chop Recipe
I always come up with the most delicious recipes when we’re low on ingredients, and that holds true with my air fryer fried pork chops.
My husband was really craving that classic crispy pork chop you’d get at a diner. I wanted to air fry them, but we didn’t have any breading in the house like our typical pork chop recipe, so I decided to get creative.
I ended up coating them in a little flour and some seasonings and let me tell you I was impressed! They came out just as crispy as if they’d been fried in oil, but they weren’t!
He has since requested this recipe 15 times in the last few months. I have no problem making it though because I love it too!
And, if you love a good air fryer pork chop recipe, try my boneless pork chops, thin pork chops, bone in pork chops, and frozen pork chops!
Air Fried Pork Chops Ingredients
- Pork chops — I used bone-in pork chops
- Flour
- Salt and pepper
- Paprika
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Egg
How to Cook Pork Chops in the Air Fryer
A full printable version of this recipe with ingredient measurements is available at the bottom of this post.
STEP ONE: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper.
STEP TWO: In another shallow bowl, beat the egg with ½ tablespoon of water.
STEP THREE: Press each pork chop into the flour mixture, coating them on both sides.
STEP FOUR: Next, dip each side into the beaten egg, then dredge it through the flour mixture a second time.
STEP FIVE: Allow the chops to sit at room temperature for 10-20 minutes to help the flour adhere before cooking.
STEP SIX: Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
STEP SEVEN: Place the pork chops into the air fryer in a single layer and spray the tops with cooking oil using an EVO sprayer.
STEP EIGHT: Air fry them for 8-10 minutes, carefully flipping halfway through cooking, until the internal temperature is 140-145 degrees F. If cooking thicker pork chops, cook them for 14-15 minutes.
STEP NINE: Allow the chops to rest for 5-10 minutes, then serve with your favorite sides.
Air Fryer Fried Pork Chops Tips
- Let the chops sit at room temperature for at least 10 minutes after you’ve dredged them through the flour. I’ve found this helps the flour stick to the pork chops, letting the outsides get crispier and crunchier.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket. The air needs to be able to circulate around the pork chops to cook them evenly and crisp up all sides. If you need to, cook them in batches.
- Spritz them generously with oil or the flour will stay white and not crisp up like a fried pork chop would. I have used olive oil and vegetable oil when cooking them.
- Flip the pork chops halfway through so they cook evenly.
- Let the chops rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. This will allow the meat fibers to reabsorb their juices so your pork chops stay nice and tender.
- Store any leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for 3 to 5 days. Reheat them in a preheated air fryer at 380 degrees for about 3 to 4 minutes.
Variations of Fried Pork Chops in the Air Fryer
- Swap out bone-in for boneless pork chops. I find they take a minute or two longer to cook, but still taste amazing with this recipe!
- Add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the flour mixture for a spicy kick.
- Mix dried herbs like thyme or rosemary into the flour.
- Give them a cheesy, crispy crust by adding finely grated Parmesan cheese into the flour mix.
- Use gluten-free all-purpose flour for a gluten-free option.
Air Fryer Fried Pork Chops FAQs
What to Serve with Air Fry Pork Chops
For a normal weeknight dinner, I love to pair them with a simple air fryer vegetable side dish like asparagus, butternut squash, baby carrots, or green beans alongside some bread or salad.
If I have a little more time to cook, I will roast up some acorn squash or sweet potatoes, make some mashed potatoes, corn casserole or cheesy potatoes.
How Long to Cook Pork Chops in An Air Fryer
I find that regular bone-in pork chops take 8 to 10 minutes to cook at 400 degrees F in a preheated air fryer.
If I’m using a thicker pork chop, they’ve needed as long as 14 to 15 minutes to finish cooking. Use a meat thermometer so you can pull them out as soon as they read 145 degrees F at the thickest point.
More Easy Air Fryer Dinner Recipes
- Air Fryer Hot Dogs
- Air Fryer Pork Loin
- Air Fryer Hamburgers
- Air Fryer London Broil
- Air Fryer Bone-in Chicken Breasts
- Air Fryer Brats
- Air Fryer Short Ribs
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Crispy Air Fryer Fried Pork Chops
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 bone-in pork chops
- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together flour, salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper. In another shallow bowl, beat the egg with ½ tablespoon of water.
- Press each pork chop into the flour mixture, coating both sides. Dip each side into the beaten egg, then dredge it through the flour mixture a second time. Allow the chops to sit at room temperature for 10-20 minutes, to help the flour adhere before cooking.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
- Place the pork chops into the basket in a single layer. Spray the top with cooking oil spray and air fry for 8-10 minutes, carefully flipping halfway through cooking, until the internal temperature is 140-145 degrees F.
- Allow the chops to rest for 5-10 minutes, then serve with your favorite sides.
Notes
Nutrition
This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.
Hi Samatha, never made pork chops that were so moist as in this air fryer recipe. Was delicious. Thanks for the receipe.
Will these recipes work the same in an air fryer over such as the Emeril dual zone oven?
Hi Tom, Yes, my air fryer recipes will work in your Emeril Dual Zone Oven. Just be sure to use the ‘air fry’ setting.