Discover how to make crispy and flavorful air fryer pork chops with simple ingredients. Perfect for a quick and easy dinner the whole family will love!
Air Fryer Pork Chops
Regarding the air fryer pork chop recipe, no doubt it is my most preferred! For instance, I have taken our favorite baked breaded pork chops and given them an upgrade with the help of an air fryer; that was awesome! In this case, the air fryer has perfectly cooked these chops, making their skins crispy while retaining the moisture inside. If you are a lover of crunchy, seasoned meat, this edition will definitely captivate you. Do not ever bake them anymore after tasting these delicious ones!
Ingredients for Air Fryer Pork Chops
Instructions for Air Fryer Pork Chops
Prepare and Preheat: Gently use olive oil spray on the air fryer basket. Heat up your air fryer to 400°F.
Make seasoning for pork chops: Use 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt to rub both sides of the pork chops that are one-half inch thick.
Make a Coating: Get a mixture of panko crumbs, crushed cornflake crumbs, parmesan cheese, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, black pepper, and 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt in a big shallow bowl.
Coat the Pork Chops: Coat each pork chop in the beaten egg, ensuring it’s covered completely. Then dredge the pork chop into the crumb mixture and press gently so as to have an even coating.
Let It Air Fry: Put your pork chops into your air fryer’s basket, ensuring they lay flat on it. Again, apply some more olive oil spray to their tops. Air fry for 12 minutes; remember to turn over after 6 minutes. Spritz both sides with oil during the turn for maximum crispiness.
Check if they were cooked well or not. After frying them for about 10 minutes , they will take on a golden brown color. Ensure that you test them once more by checking if their internal temperature goes beyond one hundred forty five degrees Fahrenheit . Let them rest for at least two minutes before serving them.
Tips and Tricks
- Oil Spray: Don’t forget to spritz the pork chops with olive oil spray while they cook. This helps achieve that golden, crispy finish.
- Even Breading: Press the crumb mixture onto the pork chops to ensure the breading sticks well and crisps up beautifully.
- Turn for Even Cooking: Turning the pork chops halfway through ensures they cook evenly and get that perfect golden color on all sides.
- Rest Time: Let the pork chops rest for a few minutes after cooking. This allows the juices to redistribute, making them extra juicy.
- Serve with Sides: These air fryer pork chops pair perfectly with a side of mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, or a fresh salad.
Benefits of This Recipe
- Slightly Healthier Alternative: These pork chops are air-fried, so they contain less fat than deep fried ones. You are left with all the crunch and no extra calories!
- Simple: This easy recipe is ideal for weeknights when you just don’t have time to spend all day in the kitchen!
- Few Ingredients: You don’t need to spend hours searching your local supermarkets for rare and exotic ingredients; more than likely, everything you will need is already in your kitchen.
- Family-Friendly: These pork chops are sure to impress you with their crunchy coating, and even the most discerning eaters will not object as long as they are unaware of the mustard.
- An Easy Dinner: Herbed Chicken is simple, and you can flavor the chicken in different ways so it never gets boring. Pair it with a variety of sides to keep dinner versatile.
Important Things About This Recipe
Air fryer pork chops are all about ease, flavor, and texture. The coating is spiced and oh so crisp with panko crumbs and cornflakes, giving you the crunch without the crazy deep-frying cleanup. Oh, and it is a healthy variation that isn’t poison as usual! Great for family dinners or fast and easy meals, you will be making these more than once.
Crispy Air Fryer Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 4 center-cut boneless pork chops 3/4-inch thick, 5 oz each, trimmed
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/3 cup crushed cornflake crumbs
- 1/2 cup panko crumbs
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese optional
- 1 1/4 tsp sweet paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Prepare and Preheat: Gently use olive oil spray on the air fryer basket. Heat up your air fryer to 400°F.
- Make seasoning for pork chops: Use 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt to rub both sides of the pork chops that are one-half inch thick.
- Make a Coating: Get a mixture of panko crumbs, crushed cornflake crumbs, parmesan cheese, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, black pepper, and 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt in a big shallow bowl.
- Coat the Pork Chops: Coat each pork chop in the beaten egg, ensuring it’s covered completely. Then dredge the pork chop into the crumb mixture and press gently so as to have an even coating.
- Let It Air Fry: Put your pork chops into your air fryer’s basket, ensuring they lay flat on it. Again, apply some more olive oil spray to their tops. Air fry for 12 minutes; remember to turn over after 6 minutes. Spritz both sides with oil during the turn for maximum crispiness.
- Check if they were cooked well or not. After frying them for about 10 minutes , they will take on a golden brown color. Ensure that you test them once more by checking if their internal temperature goes beyond one hundred forty five degrees Fahrenheit . Let them rest for at least two minutes before serving them .
Notes
- Crispy Perfection: The recipe is perfect when cornflakes and panko are mixed together to form a crispy crust on the pork chop that’s cooked in an air fryer; this is similar to frying it traditionally but without excessive oil.
- Dairy-Free Option: If you don’t want any dairy products, just don’t use Parmesan cheese. It will still taste great!
- Batch Cooking: Sometimes if your airfryer isn’t very big, they can only fit one or two pork chops at once, so what I do is put them on the plate and keep them warm inside my oven while the others are cooking.
- Egg Alternative: Buttermilk or flax seed can be used as a substitute for eggs if there aren’t any available or one would prefer not to use them. Either way works well with breading, too.
- Customize Your Seasonings: If you want more spicy flavoring, feel free! You could add cayenne pepper or smoked paprika instead of regular paprika—whatever suits your taste buds.
