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Air fryer pork chops with a browned paprika crust, one sliced to show the juicy center, served with roasted asparagus and lemon
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Air Fryer Pork Chops

Juicy boneless air fryer pork chops with a simple paprika and brown sugar dry rub, cooked at 380°F for 12 to 14 minutes. About 393 calories and 36g protein per chop.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Resting 5 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings: 4 chops
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 393
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless pork chops about 1 inch thick, roughly 6 oz each
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar optional, helps browning
  • 2 tsp paprika smoked or sweet
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. Mix the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
  2. Rub the chops all over with the olive oil, then press the spice mix onto both sides.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 380°F for about 3 minutes.
  4. Place the chops in a single layer with space between them, working in batches if needed. Air fry for 6 to 7 minutes.
  5. Flip the chops and air fry 6 to 7 minutes more, until an instant-read thermometer in the thickest part reads 145°F.
  6. Transfer to a plate and rest for 3 to 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Thickness: 1/2-inch chops take about 7 to 9 minutes total; 1 1/2-inch chops about 16 to 20; bone-in 1-inch about 14 to 17. Always go by 145°F.
  • Air fryers vary: start checking a couple of minutes early the first time.
  • Juicier chops: pull at 145°F and rest 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Storage: refrigerate up to 3 to 4 days. Reheat at 350°F until they reach 165°F.
  • Nutrition is per chop (about 6 oz raw), calculated from USDA FoodData Central (FDC 168286, 171413, 168833, 171329, 171325, 171327, 173468).