Air Fryer Pork Chops

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Air fryer pork barrel chops are an easy weeknight meal and come out so tender and fat !
I use blockheaded boneless chops and add a simple homemade spice rub. The leave is a modern family front-runner meal in no prison term at all !

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An Easy Favorite

This is an easy recipe to love, its flavorful, tender and fast !

Pork chops are very lean yet, they cook up tender and juicy in the air fryer.
These pork chops only take about 12 minutes to cook.
The simple rub adds just the right amount of sweetness and a touch of heat but you can use any spice mixture you love.

Chops for Air Frying

You ’ ll wish nice thick chops for air travel frying, approximately 3/4″ midst. This gives the outside a chance to caramelize while the kernel stays fat inside .
I prefer boneless chops and most often choose kernel cut chops. They ’ ra nice and list and cook absolutely in the air fryer

To Make Chops Tender

While it ’ mho optional, these are soaked in a quick seawater barely like our fave oven baked pork barrel chops. A brine has salt & carbohydrate which helps to break down bad fibers ( and it adds great flavor ) .
While the brine is optional if you have time ( even 20 minutes ) I highly recommend it !
If you are short on time, combine the seawater ingredients with warm water ( a bit less than called for ) until dissolved and then add methamphetamine to make it cold. Soak the pork barrel for at least 20 minutes, longer is better if you can .

How to Cook Pork Chops in Air Fryer

Add pork to the brine (salt/sugar mixture) if using and let soak at least 20 minutes.
Pat dry and rub with the spice mixture in the recipe below.
Air fry until tender (about 12 minutes). Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Juicy perfection !
Serve these delectable chops with potatoes or rice, and roasted veggies for the perfect meal !

Tips for the Best Air Fryer Pork Chops

Choose chops that are of uniform size and shape so they all cook evenly.
Be sure to pat them dry with a paper towel so the rub sticks to the meat.
If you skip the brine, add salt to the rub!
Ensure the chops are 3/4″ thick. If they’re thinner, cook for less time. If they’re thicker, cook longer.
Make sure the air fryer is pre-heated (and be sure to rest the chops before serving).

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Prep Time

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Cook Time

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Brine time

minutes

Total Time

minutes

Servings 4 writerHolly Nilsson

Brined pork chops rubbed with spices and air-fried until juicy & tender!

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Equipment

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Air Fryer

Ingredients

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4 boneless pork chops ¾ column inch thick

Brine (optional, see notes)

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4 cups water system
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¼ cup kosher salt
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2 tablespoons boodle
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1 teaspoon peppercorns

Rub

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2 tablespoons brown carbohydrate
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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½ teaspoon

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Instructions

Combine seawater ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a seethe. once sugar and strategic arms limitation talks are dissolved, remove from estrus and aplomb completely .
Pour cooled brine over pork chops and let ride at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours. Drain well and dab dry with a newspaper towel .
Preheat air fryer to 400°F .
Mix hang-up ingredients and massage into pork chops .
Place pork chops in the air fryer basket and cook 12 minutes, turning after 6 minutes or until chops reach 145°F. Do not overcook.
Rest 5 minutes before cutting.

Recipe Notes

Brine is optional but recommended. If needed, use less water system in the brine and add ice to cool it down cursorily .
If you skip the brine, add salt to the rub mixture .
Thinner chops will need less time while thick chops may need an extra hour or two. Use a kernel thermometer to ensure the pork chops do not overcook .
The pork should be cooked to 145°F. I remove the pork at 140°F as the temperature will continue to rise as it rests. Do not overcook .

Nutrition Information

Calories:

259

Carbohydrates:

Protein:

Fat:

Saturated Fat:

Cholesterol:

Sodium:

7160

Potassium:

524

Fiber:

Sugar:

Vitamin A:

148

Calcium:

Iron:

( Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used. )

Course

Dinner, Entree, Main Course, Pork

Cuisine

American

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