Crispy Air Fryer Pork Chops: Easy 5-Ingredient Dinner
A quick and easy weeknight dinner featuring thick-cut pork chops coated in a savory panko and parmesan crust, cooked to perfection in an air fryer for maximum crispiness and juiciness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1-inch thick pork chops (bone-in or boneless)
- Avocado oil or olive oil (for spraying or brushing)
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Smoked paprika
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- Panko breadcrumbs
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels to ensure crispiness.
- Season both sides of the chops generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika, rubbing spices into the meat.
- In a shallow dish, mix the panko breadcrumbs with the grated parmesan cheese.
- Lightly spray or brush both sides of the seasoned pork chops with avocado oil.
- Press each chop into the panko mixture, coating both sides evenly. Press gently to adhere and shake off excess crumbs.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3-5 minutes.
- Place the coated chops in the air fryer basket without overlapping them.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping the chops halfway through.
- Cook until the crust is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Remove chops from the air fryer and let them rest on a plate for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Patting the chops dry is crucial for a crispy crust. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary. Pork is safe to eat at 145°F. For leftovers, reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes to restore crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thick pork chop pe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 30
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