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Home » Air fryer recipes » Air fryer pork chops

Air fryer pork chops

By Sachi | Published Sep 22, 2022 | Updated Sep 22, 2022 | 9 Comments

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These keto air fried pork chops are made with a secret ingredient and seasoned with a savory spice rub for extra juicy, delicious pork chops with minimal prep.

Carbs in pork chops - 1g

Air fryer pork chops sliced on cutting board with fork and knife view from overhead
This great recipe makes the best pork chops!

Air fryer pork chops are quick and easy to make. Cook pork chops in an air fryer to save time.

Air fryer pork chops cooked in air fryer basket extra closeup
A spice rub helps with browning and gives pork chops great flavor.
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  • Carbs in pork chops - 1g
  • Insulin resistance diet
  • Basic ingredients
  • Optional Ingredients
  • Substitutions
  • Equipment
  • How to cook pork chops in air fryer
  • Serving suggestions
  • Storage
  • Top tips
  • Frequently asked questions
  • Air fryer pork chops (no breading)
  • More air fryer recipes

Insulin resistance diet

Cutting carbs and trans fats is recommended on an insulin resistance diet. According to WebMD, air frying foods cuts calories by up to 80% and has a lot less fat.

For this recipe we cook the pork chops without breading and without brown sugar in the spice mixture to keep it keto-friendly.

See the nutrition facts label in the recipe card below.

Basic ingredients

  • boneless pork chops
    This recipe was developed for a 1 inch thick boneless pork chop. If you use thin pork chops, reduce the cook time. If you use bone in pork chops, adjust cook times to allow the meat near the bone to cook. Thicker chops require longer cooking time. Frozen pork chops must be thawed before use.
  • mayonnaise
  • seasonings
Air fryer pork chops ingredients pork chops mayo seasonings
Air fryer pork chops ingredients - boneless pork chops, mayo and a simple spice rub

Optional Ingredients

Sometimes I like a classic salt, pepper and garlic powder rub on my pork chops. Other times I like to spice them up a bit or use fresh herbs from my garden. Use seasonings that are available and make your taste buds happy. 😋 Here are some suggestions:

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • ground mustard
  • garlic powder
  • smoked paprika
  • chili powder
  • onion powder
  • herbs
  • cumin

See recipe card for quantities.

Air fryer pork chops sliced on cutting board wide shot
Easy air fryer pork chop

Substitutions

  • Chicken will also work in this recipe
  • Melted butter, avocado oil, or canola oil are fine substitutes for mayonnaise.
  • Olive oil cooking spray may also be used.

Equipment

Frying food in an air fryer lets us choose healthy fats to fry our food in. Because an air fryer only requires a little olive oil, it cuts down on the total amount of fat that food soaks up while cooking.

Cooking pork chops in an air fryer is faster than using a conventional oven or frying pan. Cooking time can vary depending on the air fryer model.

  • air fryer oven
    This recipe used a 4.5 quart air fryer.
  • tongs for handling hot food
  • meat thermometer to test for doneness
Air fryer pork chops cooked in air fryer basket and served with cauliflower and broccoli
Easy air fryer pork chops served with air fryer broccoli and air fryer cauliflower

How to cook pork chops in air fryer

Step 1: Stir together spices to make the seasoning mix.

Air fryer pork chops step 1 prepare spice rub
Use any seasoning that you like

Step 2: Brush both sides with mayonnaise.

Air fryer pork chops step 2 coat in mayonnaise
Mayonnaise adds a bit of "tang"

Step 3: Season pork chops on both sides with seasonings.

Air fryer pork chops step 3 season with spice mixture
Season with spice mixture.

Step 4: Air fry for 5 minutes at 375°F. Flip and cook for another 5 minutes.

Air fryer pork chops step 4 arrange pork chops in air fryer basket
Chops are done when the internal temperature reaches 145ºF.

Serving suggestions

Let chops rest three to five minutes before slicing. This way the juices don't run out of the chops and leave your pork chops dry.

  • Serve with vegetable sides like cauliflower mashed potatoes, air fryer cauliflower or air fryer green beans.
  • Serve with a green salad
Air fryer pork chops sliced on cutting board cauliflower
Air fryer pork chop served with air fryer cauliflower

Storage

Store leftover pork chops in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat by air frying for 1 minute.

Top tips

  • Use tongs to handle hot pork chops
  • Use a meat thermometer to test for doneness

Frequently asked questions

How long to cook pork chops in air fryer

Cook for 5 minutes at 375°F, flip and cook another 5 minutes or until the internal temperature of the pork chop reaches 145°F.

Are air fryers healthy?

Yes. According to WebMD, air frying foods cuts calories by up to 80% and has a lot less fat. It also lowers the amount of acrylamide (linked to cancer) by 90%.

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Air fryer pork chops (no breading)


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  • Author: Sachi
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 pork chops 1x
  • Diet: Diabetic
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Description

These keto air fried pork chops are made with a secret ingredient and seasoned with a savory spice rub for extra juicy, delicious pork chops with minimal prep.


Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless pork chops, 1 inch thick
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise

Instructions

  1. Preheat air fryer to 375°F.
  2. In a small bowl mix together spices.
  3. Coat pork chops with mayonnaise on both sides.
  4. Season both sides with spice mix.
  5. Air fry pork chops for 5 minutes at 375°F.
  6. Flip pork chops over and cook 5 minutes more at 375°F.
  7. Finish pork chops in the hot air fryer for 5 more minutes after cooking.

Notes

  • Rest pork chops for 3 minutes before slicing.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: dinner ideas
  • Method: air fryer
  • Cuisine: American

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About Sachi

What's cooking, carb counters?! I’m Sachi, I'm the carb counting recipe developer at We Count Carbs! Need help figuring out what to make for breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner? Do you wish recipes came with carb counts and nutrition facts labels? You've come to the right place. We count carbs because carbs count!

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Comments

  1. J says

    September 23, 2022 at 12:37 am

    So easy and so tasty! Love the mayo trick...keeps them really moist!






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  2. Jennifer says

    September 23, 2022 at 2:45 pm

    Was it the mayo that made these chops so juicy? I don't know but boy are they good!






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  3. Mandy Applegate says

    September 24, 2022 at 12:19 pm

    I had never thought to make pork chops in the air fryer - now it's the only way I'll make them!






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  4. Sherry says

    September 24, 2022 at 1:19 pm

    I made your Air Fryer pork chops for dinner and my family really loved the pork chop recipe. Moist, delicious, and super easy to make!!






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  5. Donna says

    September 26, 2022 at 9:19 pm

    Ooh this was my first time trying pork chops in the air fryer and they worked just perfectly!






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  6. Alex Bala says

    September 27, 2022 at 12:55 am

    I've never tried the addition of mayonnaise to increase the moisture in pork chops. Normally I use mustard. So I comboed the two and it tasted fantastic. This is a great recipe for the air fryer and it definitely cuts those carbs from frying traditionally! Thanks!!






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  7. Ksenia @ At the Immigrant's Table says

    September 29, 2022 at 2:58 pm

    Great delicious coating!






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  8. ME says

    May 06, 2024 at 11:02 pm

    JUST WANT TO PRINT THE RECIPE NOT YOUR VIEWS ON HEALTH OR PAST COMMENTS. YOU ARE A WASTE OF PAPER AND TREES.

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    • Sachi says

      May 16, 2024 at 11:00 am

      Hello! There's an easy fix to this! There's a PRINT RECIPE link, in red, at the top of the page just under the title of the recipe. Just click that and all you have to print is the recipe. You even have a button at the top of the PRINT RECIPE page that says OPTIONS. This gives you the option to not print the image, description, notes or nutrition. Thanks for bringing that up! I also do not want to print the whole page, it's a webpage, it's not meant to be printed and it is a waste of paper!

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