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Air Fryer Pork Chops

This recipe for air fryer pork chops is moist, tender and delicious, using only a handful of pantry ingredients and only 8 minutes of cooking time. A true weeknight dinner lifesaver!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Air Fryer Pork Chops, Breaded Pork Chops
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless pork chops , 1/2-inch thick
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder , divided
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder , divided
  • 2 large eggs
  • splash of water
  • 1/3 cup seasoned Italian breadcrumbs
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese , plus more for garnish
  • fresh chopped parsley , for garnish

Instructions

  • Season pork chops on both sides with the salt and pepper, set aside.
    raw pork chops seasoned with salt and pepper
  • Set up your breading station with 3 shallow bowls:
    Bowl 1: whisk together 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon onion powder.
    Bowl 2: thoroughly whisk together 2 large eggs, splash of water, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon onion powder.
    Bowl 3: mix together 1/3 cup Italian breadcrumbs and 1/3 cup parmesan cheese.
    3 shallow bowls of flour, beaten eggs, and bread crumbs
  • Dredge in flour: Place the pork chops one by one into the flour mixture and evenly coat. Shake off any excess flour.
    Dredge in egg: Place into the egg mixture, evenly coat. Let any excess egg drip off the pork chop.
    Dredge in breadcrumbs: Place it into the breadcrumb mixture and evenly coat, shake off any excess. Repeat with the remaining pork chops.
    pork chops in flour, egg wash, and bread crumbs
  • Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes. Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
  • Place two pork chops in the basket or as many as you can fit without them touching. Spray the tops of the pork chops with cooking spray.
    Air fry for 4 minutes, turn them over, spray the top with more cooking spray and air fry an additional 4 minutes or until an internal temperature reaches 145°F.
    breaded uncooked and cooked poked chops in air fryer basket
  • Serve with a garnish of parsley and more grated parmesan, if desired.
    whole and sliced breaded air fryer pork chops on plate

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Notes

Bone-in chops. This same air fryer method can be used with bone-in chops. As long as they are the same thickness, cooking time should stay the same. If not, cook through until an internal temperature reaches at least 145 degrees F.

Nutrition

Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 176mg | Sodium: 643mg | Potassium: 517mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 226IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 2mg