Air Fryer Thick Cut Pork Chops
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Thick Cut Pork Chops are juicy and full of flavor when you make them in the air fryer! And you can go from fridge to plate in just 20 minutes!
What You Will ❤️ About Pork Chops in the Air Fryer
- Quick! These only take 18 minutes in the air fryer – so perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Flavor Punch! I’m a big fan of Dijon mustard and using that to make a seasoning paste that you brush on gives these chops a punch of flavor!
- 2 Min Prep! All we’re doing is brushing on the seasoning – so there’s no prep time!
This recipe was made using the Paula Deen Air Fryer.
Air Fryer Pork Chop Recipe Ingredients
Super simple seasoning paste on these thick cut bone-in pork chops
- Bone-in thick cut pork chops – these are about 1.5″ thick
- I always like bone-in chops because they add more flavor to the meat and don’t dry out so quick.
- If cooking boneless pork chops – decrease cook time to 13-15 minutes and test with Instant Read Thermometer
- If chops are thicker – add 1-2 minutes to cook time
- Seasoning Paste – This is a quick mix you can whisk together in 2 minutes and brush on your pork chops that adds a burst of flavor!
- Olive Oil
- Dijon Mustard
- Italian Seasoning
- Garlic Powder
- OPTIONAL: Other great seasonings would be paprika, onion powder, black pepper and brown sugar
- Pork chops tend to be salty enough – I don’t add salt
How to Make Pork Chops in the Air Fryer
These thick cut pork chops are super juicy in the air fryer and they’re easy to make! Here’s what you do:
- Rinse pork chops out of packaging and pat dry with a paper towel
- In a small bowl, mix together oil, mustard, garlic and Italian seasoning into a paste
- Spray air fryer basket with nonstick or line with a sheet of parchment paper.
- Place pork chops in air fryer basket. Brush top and sides of the pork chops with seasoning paste.
- Air fry at 370ºF for 18 minutes or until internal temp reaches 145ºF. Flip pork chops half way through cook time and baste with any remaining paste.
- This instant-read thermometer is less than $10!
- Remove pork chops from air fryer and let rest for 5 minutes before serving
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Tips, Tricks & FAQs
15-20 minutes depending on the thickness and if they are bone-in or boneless. Always UNDERCOOK foods because you can always add more time but you can’t unburn something!
I cook at 370º – I don’t like to cook too high of a temp because they can get dry more quickly.
You can as it might help sear the chop when you set it in but I did not. It’s definitely not necessary.
Your instant read meat thermometer is your best friend. Pork chops are done at 145º with a blush of pink in the center. This is the key to juicy and tender pork chops!
You overcooked them. Cook to 145º internal temperature at the thickest part of the pork chop.
Store leftovers in an airtight container (I like these glass ones) in the refrigerator for up to a week. Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or in the air fryer at 250º for 5 minutes.
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Here’s my ultimate list of best air fryer accessories – whether you have a basket- or oven-style! I’ve also included a price guide as well as my favorite recipes for those accessories.
Side Dishes to Serve with Air Fryer Pork Chops
More Air Fryer Recipes for Pork
- Air Fryer Pork Steak
- Stuffed Pork Chops in the Air Fryer
- Air Fryer Pork Belly
- Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin
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Air Fryer Thick Cut Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 2 bone-in thick cut pork chops 1.5" thick
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Rinse pork chops out of packaging and pat dry with a paper towel2 bone-in thick cut pork chops
- In a small bowl, mix together oil, mustard, garlic and Italian seasoning into a paste1 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Spray air fryer basket with nonstick or line with a sheet of parchment paper.
- Place pork chops in air fryer basket. Brush top and sides of the pork chops with seasoning paste.
- Air fry at 370ºF for 18 minutes or until internal temp reaches 145ºF. Flip pork chops half way through cook time and baste with any remaining paste.
- Remove pork chops from air fryer and let rest for 5 minutes before serving
