{"id":1697,"date":"2026-04-07T10:56:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T10:56:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/airfryerchickenwings.com\/slowcooker\/?p=1697"},"modified":"2026-04-07T10:56:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T10:56:12","slug":"best-damn-air-fryer-pork-chops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/airfryerchickenwings.com\/slowcooker\/best-damn-air-fryer-pork-chops\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Damn Air Fryer Pork Chops"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\"><\/h1>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>This recipe for the Best Damn Air Fryer Pork Chops is so juicy, tender and delicious, it\u2019s sure to quickly become a favorite air fryer recipe. With a few simple ingredients, and only 12 minutes cook time, these air fryer pork chops are perfect for a tasty dinner any day of the week.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><picture class=\"bv-lazyload-picture\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/recipeteacher.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/best-damn-air-fryer-pork-chops1.jpg.webp 600w, https:\/\/recipeteacher.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/best-damn-air-fryer-pork-chops1-300x203.jpg.webp 300w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1609\" src=\"https:\/\/recipeteacher.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/best-damn-air-fryer-pork-chops1.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/recipeteacher.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/best-damn-air-fryer-pork-chops1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/recipeteacher.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/best-damn-air-fryer-pork-chops1-300x203.jpg 300w\" alt=\"Recipe for air fryer pork chops\" width=\"600\" height=\"406\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/recipeteacher.com\/best-damn-air-fryer-pork-chops\/?tp_image_id=1609\" data-pin-description=\"Best Damn Air Fryer Pork Chops. Seasoned to perfection and cooked to perfection in an air fryer. Tender, so juicy and delicious. #airfryer #porkchops\" data-pin-title=\"Best Damn Air Fryer Pork Chops\" \/><\/picture><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-group-question\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Which Pork Chop Do You Have?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Not all pork chops cook the same way. Start with the cut you\u2019re using, then choose the method that works best for you:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Using Boneless Chops?<\/strong>\u00a0If you\u2019d rather use your oven, my Best Damn Oven-Baked Boneless Pork Chops are a reader favorite for staying juicy and tender.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Have Bone-In Chops?<\/strong>For that traditional \u201cSunday Dinner\u201d flavor, follow my simple Guide for Bone-In Chops in the Oven.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Want a Savory Twist?<\/strong>\u00a0Try these Parmesan Garlic Air Fryer Pork Chops for a buttery, cheesy crust that uses basic pantry staples.<\/li>\n<li><strong>No Air Fryer Available?<\/strong>\u00a0If you want to use your stovetop, my Best Damn Pan Seared Pork Chops are perfect for a quick, 10-minute weeknight meal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Let me start my saying how much i\u2019m loving my air fryer. I\u2019ve owned a lot of kitchen gadgets over the years and my two favorites are my air fryer and my Instant Pot. And honestly, not far behind is my George Foreman Grill \u2013 but that\u2019s a discussion for another day. The thing about an air fryer, is that, well, you\u2019re not really frying in the traditional sense. It\u2019s honestly more like a rapid cook oven\/broiler. And there\u2019s plenty of times I don\u2019t want to heat up the house by turning on the regular oven. Besides, for this pork chop recipe I get the best results in the air fryer anyways!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the best pork chops for the air fryer?<\/h2>\n<p>I\u2019ve found that the very best pork chops for the air fryer are thick, center cut, bone-in chops. I try to get them as thick as possible \u2013 somewhere between 1 \u00bd inches to 2 inches thick. The reason I like the thick chops the best is that with the cooking time required, it\u2019s gives the pork chops a beautiful char on all sides. Thin pork chops will cook too quickly and never get that nice char on them. Thick pork chops require a cooking time of about 12 minutes. And with our rub from this recipe, we get that beautiful char on them that\u2019s delicious!<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><picture class=\"bv-lazyload-picture\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/recipeteacher.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/best-damn-air-fryer-pork-chops3.jpg.webp 600w, https:\/\/recipeteacher.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/best-damn-air-fryer-pork-chops3-300x196.jpg.webp 300w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1612\" src=\"https:\/\/recipeteacher.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/best-damn-air-fryer-pork-chops3.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/recipeteacher.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/best-damn-air-fryer-pork-chops3.jpg 600w, https:\/\/recipeteacher.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/best-damn-air-fryer-pork-chops3-300x196.jpg 300w\" alt=\"recipe for air fryer pork chops\" width=\"600\" height=\"391\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/recipeteacher.com\/best-damn-air-fryer-pork-chops\/?tp_image_id=1612\" data-pin-description=\"Air fryer pork chops using thick, center-cut pork chops. #airfryer #porkchops\" data-pin-title=\"Best Damn Air Fryer Pork Chops\" \/> <\/picture><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make a rub for air fryer pork chops<\/h2>\n<p>For this recipe for air fryer pork chops, we will not be breading the pork chops. Rather, we will be making a rub seasoning mix which we are going to very liberally apply to the meat. The rub is very simple too. We\u2019ll use brown sugar, paprika, ground mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. We mix it together and rub it all in to pork chops that have been rinsed, dried, and coated with a little olive oil. Rinsing the pork chops and patting them dry with a paper towel is important so don\u2019t skip that step.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><picture class=\"bv-lazyload-picture\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/recipeteacher.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/best-damn-air-fryer-pork-chops4.jpg.webp 600w, https:\/\/recipeteacher.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/best-damn-air-fryer-pork-chops4-150x150.jpg.webp 150w, https:\/\/recipeteacher.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/best-damn-air-fryer-pork-chops4-300x300.jpg.webp 300w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1614\" src=\"https:\/\/recipeteacher.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/best-damn-air-fryer-pork-chops4.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/recipeteacher.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/best-damn-air-fryer-pork-chops4.jpg 600w, https:\/\/recipeteacher.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/best-damn-air-fryer-pork-chops4-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/recipeteacher.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/best-damn-air-fryer-pork-chops4-300x300.jpg 300w\" alt=\"Recipe for air fryer pork chops\" width=\"600\" height=\"597\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/recipeteacher.com\/best-damn-air-fryer-pork-chops\/?tp_image_id=1614\" data-pin-description=\"Air fryer pork chops with the best damn seasoning rub. #airfryer #poekchops\" data-pin-title=\"Best Damn Air Fryer Pork Chops\" \/> <\/picture><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cooking<\/h2>\n<p>Preheating your air fryer is an important step! You\u2019ll want to preheat at 400\u00b0F for 5 minutes. Then, when it\u2019s ready, cook the pork chops in the air fryer for 12 minutes, flipping them over after 6 minutes. Check for doneness with an instant-read food thermometer. We\u2019re aiming for an internal temp of 140\u00b0F. If your pork chops are very thick, they may require an additional few minutes.<\/p>\n<p>When the pork chops are done, remove them from the air fryer and place them on a plate and let them rest for a couple of minutes. Then you\u2019re ready to serve and enjoy! There will be a nice juice that will form from the seasonings and the natural juices of the pork. Slice the pork chops in thin slices, and get some of the seasoned juice on each bite. You\u2019re gonna love it!<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><picture class=\"bv-lazyload-picture\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/recipeteacher.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/best-damn-air-fryer-pork-chops5.jpg.webp 600w, https:\/\/recipeteacher.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/best-damn-air-fryer-pork-chops5-300x215.jpg.webp 300w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/picture><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tasty-recipes-1607\" class=\"tasty-recipes tasty-recipes-1607 tasty-recipes-display tasty-recipes-has-image\" data-tr-id=\"1607\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"primary-color.border-color\">\n<header class=\"tasty-recipes-entry-header\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"primary-color.background\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-image\"><picture class=\"bv-lazyload-picture\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/recipeteacher.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/al_opt_content\/IMAGE\/recipeteacher.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/best-damn-air-fryer-pork-chops2-150x150.jpg.webp?bv_host=recipeteacher.com&amp;bv-resized-infos=bv_resized_mobile%3A150%2A150%3Bbv_resized_ipad%3A150%2A150%3Bbv_resized_desktop%3A150%2A150\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/recipeteacher.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/al_opt_content\/IMAGE\/recipeteacher.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/best-damn-air-fryer-pork-chops2-150x150.jpg?bv_host=recipeteacher.com&amp;bv-resized-infos=bv_resized_mobile%3A150%2A150%3Bbv_resized_ipad%3A150%2A150%3Bbv_resized_desktop%3A150%2A150\" alt=\"recipe for air fryer pork chops\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"primary-color.border-color\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-pin-description=\"The best damn air fryer pork chops. So juicy and tender and delicious. #airfryer #porkchops\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/recipeteacher.com\/best-damn-air-fryer-pork-chops\/?tp_image_id=1611\" \/> <\/picture><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"tasty-recipes-title\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h2-color.color h2-transform.text-transform\">Best Damn Air Fryer Pork Chops<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-details\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"total-time\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\"> Total Time:<\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-total-time\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\">17 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-entry-content\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-buttons\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-description\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-header\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-clipboard-container\">\n<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n<ul>\n<li><span data-amount=\"2\">2<\/span> center-cut, bone-in pork chops, 1 \u00bd \u2013 2 inches thick<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"2\" data-unit=\"tablespoon\">2 tablespoons<\/span> brown sugar<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"tablespoon\">1 tablespoon<\/span> paprika<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"1.5\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1 \u00bd teaspoons<\/span> salt<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"1.5\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1 \u00bd teaspoons<\/span> fresh ground black pepper<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1 teaspoon<\/span> ground mustard<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"0.5\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">\u00bd teaspoon<\/span> onion powder<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"0.25\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">\u00bc teaspoon<\/span> garlic powder<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"1\">1<\/span>\u2013<span data-amount=\"2\">2<\/span> tablespoons olive oil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions-header\">\n<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Instructions<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-1\">Preheat air fryer to 400\u00b0F for 5 minutes.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-2\">Rinse pork chops with cool water and pat dry completely with a paper towel.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-3\">In a small bowl, mix together all the dry ingredients.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-4\">Coat the pork chops with olive oil and rub in the mix. Rub it in well and liberally. Use almost all of the rub mix for the 2 pork chops.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-5\">Cook pork chops in air fryer on the air fry setting at 400\u00b0F for 12-14 minutes or until internal temperature of 140\u00b0F. Flip pork chops over after 6 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-notes\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.background-color\">\n<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Notes<\/h3>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-notes-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n<p>Air fryer temperatures can vary. Remove pork chops when internal temperature reaches 140\u00b0F. The carryover cooking will bring the temp up to 145\u00b0F.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-other-details\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.background-color\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"prep-time\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">Prep Time:<\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-prep-time\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\">5 min<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"cook-time\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">Cook Time:<\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-cook-time\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\">12 min<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"category\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">Category:<\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-category\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\">Pork chops<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"method\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">Method:<\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-method\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\">air fryer<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"cuisine\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">Cuisine:<\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-cuisine\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\">American<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This recipe for the Best Damn Air Fryer Pork Chops is so juicy, tender and delicious, it\u2019s sure to quickly become a favorite air fryer recipe. 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