Air Fryer Pork Chops

Name: Air Fryer Pork Chops
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 2 thick, center-cut pork chops ((I recommend bone-in—look for chops that are at least 1 ½ inches thick)*); 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Crockpot Applesauce; Barbecue Sauce (optional for serving); 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; ¾ teaspoon kosher salt; ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

I've got the secret to tender, juicy air fryer pork chops! This recipe is quick and easy, perfectly seasoned, and crispy on the outside. Yum!

⏱️ 20 min 🔪 Prep: 5 min 🔥 Cook: 10 min 📊 Easy ⭐ 4.9 (63) 👁️ 22 views

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Ingredients

2 servings

2 thick, center-cut pork chops ((I recommend bone-in—look for chops that are at least 1 ½ inches thick)*)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Crockpot Applesauce
Barbecue Sauce (optional for serving)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps

Preheat the air fryer to 375°F accordingly to the manufacturer’s instructions (for my air fryer, that’s 3 minutes of preheat time).
With paper towels, pat the pork chops dry on both sides. Coat the outsides with olive oil.
In a medium bowl, combine the rub ingredients: chili powder, coriander, mustard, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, cumin, and cayenne pepper.
Rub all over both sides of the pork.
Lay the pork chops in a single layer in the air fryer basket; do not overlap them (if they both do not fit in a single layer, cook them in batches). Air fry for 5 minutes, then with tongs, carefully flip the chops.
Continue cooking for 4 to 7 additional minutes, or until the meat registers 145°F (I personally pull mine out at 135°F) on an instant read thermometer. If your pork chops are boneless, start checking 2 minutes earlier to ensure they do not overcook.
Remove the pork chops to a plate. Cover and let rest for at least 5 minutes. Serve hot with warmed barbecue sauce as desired.