Print

Crispy Air Fryer Pork Chops No Breading 4 Easy Steps

crispy air fryer pork chops no breading - featured image
Print Recipe

These crispy air fryer pork chops with no breading needed are fast, foolproof, and genuinely delicious. No complicated techniques, no hard-to-find ingredients, and no disappointing results—just perfectly cooked pork chops with a golden, crispy crust every single time.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 boneless pork chops, about 1 inch thick
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. Take your pork chops out of the refrigerator about 15 minutes before cooking. Pat each chop dry with paper towels.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, and cayenne if using. Whisk with a fork until evenly distributed.
  3. Drizzle the olive oil over the pork chops and rub it in with your hands, coating all sides. Sprinkle the seasoning blend evenly over each chop, pressing it into the meat. Let the seasoned chops sit for 5 minutes while your air fryer preheats.
  4. Set your air fryer to 400°F and let it preheat for 3-5 minutes.
  5. Place the seasoned pork chops in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they are not touching.
  6. Cook at 400°F for 8 minutes. Carefully flip each chop using tongs. Cook for another 4-8 minutes, depending on thickness, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
  7. Transfer the cooked pork chops to a cutting board and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels before seasoning to ensure a crispy crust. Use a meat thermometer to check doneness—pull the chops at 145°F. Let the chops rest for 5 minutes before cutting to allow juices to redistribute. For bone-in chops, add 2-3 minutes to the cooking time. If your air fryer is small, cook the chops in batches to avoid overcrowding.

Nutrition

Keywords: air fryer pork chops, no breading pork chops, crispy pork chops, gluten-free pork chops, low-carb pork chops, keto pork chops, easy pork chop recipe

Find it online: https://daintydine.com/crispy-air-fryer-pork-chops-no-breading-4-easy-steps/