Air Fryer Pork Chops

Thick-cut pork chops cooked in the air fryer until juicy inside and browned outside, in about 15 minutes.

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Two golden air fryer pork chops, one cut open

Thick chops are much harder to dry out than thin ones. Buy them at least an inch thick and take them out as soon as they reach 145°F.

Recipe

Air Fryer Pork Chops

Prep
5 min
Cook
14 min
Total
19 min
Meat
Pork
Method
Air fryer

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Ingredients

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Method

  1. Brush the chops with the melted fat and salt both sides.
  2. Air fry at 400°F for 12 to 14 minutes, turning halfway, until they reach 145°F in the thickest part.
  3. Rest 3 minutes before serving (the USDA's recommended rest for pork).

Tips

Boneless chops cook 2 to 3 minutes faster; start checking early.

Storage and reheating

Keeps 3 days in the fridge.

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