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Thomas Baker

Best Damn Air Fryer Pork Chops Easy Weeknight Dinner

Enjoy juicy, tender, and flavorful best damn air fryer pork chops that make for an easy dinner and perfect weeknight meal. This recipe is ideal for a family dinner and quick pork chops that come out perfectly using your air fryer.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 center-cut, bone-in pork chops, 1 ½ – 2 inches thick
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1–2 tablespoons olive oil

Method
 

  1. Set your air fryer to 400°F and allow it to heat for 5 minutes.
  2. Rinse the pork chops under cold water and thoroughly pat them dry with paper towels.
  3. In a small bowl, blend together all the dry seasoning ingredients.
  4. Brush the pork chops with olive oil, then generously sprinkle and press the seasoning mix all over the meat.
  5. Place the pork chops in the air fryer basket and cook for 12 to 14 minutes at 400°F, flipping them halfway through at around 6 minutes.
  6. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 140°F before removing to account for carryover cooking up to 145°F.

Notes

  • Air fryer models may cook differently; check pork chops’ internal temperature, removing them at 140°F as they will continue cooking to a safe 145°F.