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This Air Fryer Pork Chops Recipe is a quick and easy way to make delicious pork chops the family will love! And pork chops cooked in the Air Fryer are a great low-carb and gluten-free dinner idea any time of year.
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Air Fryer Pork Chops is a recipe I decided to try after Kara and I loved using the Air Fryer to make perfect and easy Pork Loin Roast. And we were happy to discover air frying was also an easy way to make pork chops that were definitely a wow!
I divided the leftovers up with Kara like I always do when we cook together. And then I ended up eating my leftover pork chop cold from the fridge the next morning, so you know it was really were tasty! And making pork chops in the Air Fryer couldn’t be easier. If your family likes pork I hope you’ll try this soon for an easy dinner.
What ingredients do you need?
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What pork chops did we use for this recipe?
You want to use thick bone-in pork chops for this recipe for best results, and we used pork chops that were more than an inch thick. Thin pork chops will dry out in the Air Fryer.
How low in carbs are the Air Fryer Pork Chops?
The tasty pork chops cooked in the Air Fryer have only 1 net carb per serving and 37 grams of protein!
What added flavor to the Air Fryer Pork Chops Recipe?
I mixed up a rub that included Penzey’s Pork Chop Seasoning (a product I’ve loved for years), sweet paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried sage, and those ingredients really added flavor to the pork chops. If you don’t have the Penzey’s Pork Chops Seasoning, use any rub that’s good on pork. (And Penzey’s isn’t paying me to promote their product and I bought it myself, in case anyone is wondering!)
How can you tell when Pork Chops are done in the air fryer?
You might have to experiment with the exact cooking time for your Air Fryer model. The best way to tell when they’re done is to use an Instant Read Meat Thermometer (affiliate link) to cook the pork chops just until they reached 145F/65C. But overall, this recipe is simple and pretty foolproof!
How low in carbs are these Air Fryer Pork Chops?
These delicious pork chops with the perfect seasonings only have 1 net carb per pork chop!
Which Air Fryer Did I Use?
I became a big Air Fryer fan after I discovered the Cuisinart Convection Air Fryer Toaster Oven (affiliate link) which is what I used for this pork chops recipe. This air fryer has a larger basket, which lets me fit four big pork chops, and I find this model very easy to use. I also like the convenience of having an air fryer that stays out on the counter.
How to make the Air Fryer Pork Chops Recipe:
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- Mix spices to make the rub.
- The pork chops shown here were a little over one inch thick; I don’t recommend thin pork chops for this recipe.
- Trim a little fat from the pork chops if desired (or cut slits in the fat.)
- Rub pork chops on both sides with olive oil, and then with the seasoning rub.
- Preheat Air Fryer to 400F/200C if needed.
- Cook six minutes on the first side.
- Turn over and cook 6 minutes minutes more on the second side, or until Instant Read Meat Thermometer (affiliate link) shows 145F/65C.
- Serve the Air Fryer Pork Chops hot and enjoy!
Make it a Low-Carb Meal:
Air Fryer Pork Chops would be great for a low-carb meal with one of these side dishes:
Want more Low-Carb Air Fryer Recipes?
If you’re an Air Fryer fan, check out 100 Keto Air Fryer Recipes for more tasty ideas for the Air Fryer! And you can also use check the category for Air Fryer Recipes to see all the recipes where I’ve used the Air Fryer on my site.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp. Penzey’s Pork Chop Seasoning (see notes)
- 1 tsp. sweet paprika
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1/2 tsp. rubbed sage
- 1/2 tsp. salt (or less, to taste)
- 1/2 tsp. coarse ground black pepper (or less, to taste)
- 4 thick bone-in pork chops
- 2 T olive oil
Instructions
- Mix Penzey’s Pork Chop Seasoning (or other pork rub), sweet paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried rubbed sage to make the rub.
- Trim a little fat from the pork chops if desired. If you prefer to keep the fat, I recommend you cut a few slits in the fat so it doesn’t shrink up when the pork chops cook.
- Rub pork chops on both sides with a little olive oil, and then rub generously with the seasoning rub.
- Preheat Air Fryer to 400F/200C if your Air Fryer model needs preheating.
- Cook pork chops six minutes on the first side.
- When you turn them over you might see some ridges from the Air Fryer basket, but don’t worry about that.
- Cook pork chops about 6 minutes on the second side, or until the Instant Read Meat Thermometer (affiliate link) shows 145F/65C.
- I recommend pork chops that are a little over one inch thick.
- Slightly thinner pork chops will take less time of course, but I don’t recommend using really thin pork chops for this recipe!
- Serve the Air Fryer Pork Chops hot and enjoy!
Notes
Use any rub that’s made for pork if you don’t have Penzey’s Pork Chop Seasoning, but the Penzey’s Pork Chop Seasoning is really great!
Kara and I looked at Air Fryer Recipes online when we started testing this recipe, but it was the use of Penzeys Pork Chop Seasoning that really made these good!
Nutrition Information
Yield
4
Serving Size
1
Amount Per Serving
Calories 381Total Fat 26gSaturated Fat 8gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 17gCholesterol 104mgSodium 505mgCarbohydrates 1gFiber 0gSugar 0gProtein 37g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated by the Recipe Plug-In I am using. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee 100% accuracy, since many variables affect those calculations.
Low-Carb Diet / Low-Glycemic Diet / South Beach Diet Suggestions:
This easy recipe for perfect pork chops cooked in the Air Fryer is a great dish for low-carb or Keto diet plans, with only one net carb per serving! They will also work for any phase of the original South Beach Diet, as long as you follow the SBD recommendation for trimming the fat.
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Historical Notes for this Recipe:
The Air Fryer Pork Chops Recipe was first posted in 2021. The recipe was last updated with more information in 2025.
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