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 are quick and easy to make. Cook pork chops in an air fryer to save time.
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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
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.
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
How to cook pork chops in air fryer
Step 1: Stir together spices to make the seasoning mix.
Step 2: Brush both sides with mayonnaise.
Step 3: Season pork chops on both sides with seasonings.
Step 4: Air fry for 5 minutes at 375°F. Flip and cook for another 5 minutes.
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
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
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.
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%.
Air fryer pork chops (no breading)
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 pork chops 1x
- Diet: Diabetic
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
- 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
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F.
- In a small bowl mix together spices.
- Coat pork chops with mayonnaise on both sides.
- Season both sides with spice mix.
- Air fry pork chops for 5 minutes at 375°F.
- Flip pork chops over and cook 5 minutes more at 375°F.
- 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
J says
So easy and so tasty! Love the mayo trick...keeps them really moist!
Jennifer says
Was it the mayo that made these chops so juicy? I don't know but boy are they good!
Mandy Applegate says
I had never thought to make pork chops in the air fryer - now it's the only way I'll make them!
Sherry says
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!!
Donna says
Ooh this was my first time trying pork chops in the air fryer and they worked just perfectly!
Alex Bala says
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!!
Ksenia @ At the Immigrant's Table says
Great delicious coating!
ME says
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Sachi says
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!