These air fryer boneless pork chops are seasoned with a flavorful spice blend, then cooked in the air fryer until succulent and tender. This mouthwatering recipe is easy enough for air fryer beginners and makes a quick and easy weeknight dinner to impress!
INGREDIENTS
- 2 boneless center cut pork chops (1.5 to 2 inches thick)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
DIRECTIONS
- To a small bowl, add the salt, pepper, garlic power, onion power, smoked paprika and brown sugar. Stir until well blended.
- Pat pork chops dry with a paper towel.
- Brush pork chops with olive oil.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mixture on the pork chops on all sides. Using your fingertips, press the seasoning down into the pork chops.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Once the air fryer is ready, add the pork chops to the air fryer in a single layer and cook them for 8 minutes.
- After 8 minutes, flip the pork chops and cook for an additional 8 to 10 minutes until the pork chops have reached an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit as measured by a food thermometer. The timing will depend on the thickness of your pork chop.
- Once done, immediately remove the pork chops and let rest on a plate for 3 minutes. After 3 minutes, the pork chops will be juicy and ready for you to enjoy!
