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This recipe provides a lightened-up way to enjoy a down-home comfort food meal with the great taste of soul food cooking.
If you enjoy fried pork chops, you will love my Smothered Pork Chops, Air Fryer Parmesan Breaded Fried Chicken Wings, Air Fryer Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Air Fryer Homemade French Fries, and Air Fryer Panko Breaded Shrimp recipes.
How to Cook Pork Chops in the Air Fryer
Detailed measurements and full instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- First, season the pork chops. You can either use bone-in pork chops or boneless. I opted for boneless because it is my preference and easier to eat.
- Dip the pork chops into buttermilk and then coat with flour. Creating a brine using buttermilk will produce crunchy, fried pork chops. If you would like to make pork chops with no breading, omit the flour.
- Place the pork chops in the air fryer.
- Air fry.
How to Fry Boneless Pork Chops
Boneless pork chops follow the same cook time as bone-in.
Cook Time/How Long to Cook
For really crispy pork chops you can cook them up to 20 minutes. If you prefer for your pork chops to be juicy, opt for lower cook time, such as 12-15 minutes in the Air Fryer.
Air Fryer Temperature
I like to fry them at 380 degrees.
Cook Time/How Long to Fry
After testing this recipe a few times, I prefer to cook the pork chops for around 20 minutes. This provides the perfect crunch for me. I pair my pork chops with Louisiana Hot Sauce or I eat them on toasted bread with mayo as a sandwich.
How to Reheat
I like to reheat leftover pork chops in the air fryer for 4-5 minutes on 400 degrees. Test how warm the pork chop is prior to serving.
Can You Stack Meat and Pork Chops in the Air Fryer
I do not recommend you stack the pork chops in the air fryer. It will limit the meat from cooking evenly and will result in longer cook times. Cook in batches if needed.
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Air Fryer Fried Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops (bone-in or boneless)
- 3 tbsp buttermilk
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Seasoning Salt to taste You can also use either a chicken or pork rub. I used McCormick’s Montreal Chicken Seasoning
- pepper to taste
- 1 Ziploc bag
- cooking oil spray
Instructions
- Pat the pork chops dry.
- Season the pork chops with the seasoning salt and pepper.
- Drizzle the buttermilk over the pork chops.
- Place the pork chops in a Ziploc bag with the flour. Shake to fully coat.
- Marinate for 30 minutes. This step is optional. This helps the flour adhere to the pork chops.
- Place the pork chops in the air fryer. I do not recommend you stack. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Spray the pork chops with cooking oil.
- Cook the pork chops for 5 minutes at 380 degrees. Flip the pork chops over to the other side, cook for an additional 10 minutes or until crisp.
- Flip the pork chops over to the other side, cook for an additional 5-10 minutes or until crisp. Ensure the pork chops reach a minimum internal temperature of 140°F. Use a meat thermometer. Every air fryer will cook at varying speeds. Your cook time may vary. Be sure to test the meat.
Julie Faughnan
Thursday 13th of January 2022
Cook pork chops using this recipe all the time in my air fryer. Instead of using flour, I dip my pork chops in parmesean cheese which makes a crunchy coating with as many carbs from the flour. I tend to cook my pork chops closer to 12 minutes and let them sit for a few minutes before serving.
staysnatched
Friday 14th of January 2022
I love that!
Donna
Tuesday 4th of January 2022
I cooked them for 20 minutes and they still have dry flour on them. I goofed somewhere.
staysnatched
Tuesday 4th of January 2022
It sounds like you didn’t spray them with oil.
Fallon B
Wednesday 20th of October 2021
Pork chops are my least favorite protein but my husband loves them. I am SO HAPPY I stumbled upon this recipe because we both LOVED it. The pork chops were juicy and super flavorful. I don't like breading so I just omitted the flour like was suggested and they came out perfect. This will definitely be a go-to recipe from now on.
staysnatched
Friday 22nd of October 2021
I'm glad he enjoyed them.
Elisa
Friday 27th of August 2021
Highly recommend! Easiest and most delicious pork chop recipe. I used bone-in thin chops. They were juicy and so flavorful.
staysnatched
Tuesday 31st of August 2021
Yay! I love to hear that.
Wife of taxman
Sunday 22nd of August 2021
I followed this pretty much to the letter and my pork chops weren’t any where near crispy although they were good. I cooked them for 15 min turning after 10.
staysnatched
Monday 23rd of August 2021
Everything crisps in my air fryer. Chicken pork chops, etc. You may need to look into a different one.