Air Fryer Pork Chops

Name: Air Fryer Pork Chops
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 3 bone-in pork chops, 1.5-2 inches thick (center-cut preferred); 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1 tsp ground mustard; 0.5 tsp onion powder; 0.5 tsp garlic powder; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Perfect Air Fryer Pork Chops with Smoky Spice Rub

Thick-cut bone-in pork chops get a generous coating of earthy spices before hitting the air fryer, where they develop a beautiful crust while staying incredibly juicy inside. The secret is the mustard powder — it adds depth without overpowering the pork's natural flavor.

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Prep10 min

Cook12 min

Total22 min

Servings3

Difficultyeasy

Ingredients

3 bone-in pork chops, 1.5-2 inches thick (center-cut preferred)
1 tsppaprika
1 tspkosher salt
1 tspfreshly ground black pepper
1 tspground mustard
½ tsponion powder
½ tspgarlic powder
2 tbspextra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

Get your air fryer heated to 400°F. If it doesn't have a preheat function, just run it empty at 400°F for 5 minutes to bring it up to temperature.
⏱ 5 min
Combine all the spices in a small bowl and whisk them together. The mixture should smell warm and earthy — that mustard powder really makes a difference.
Drizzle the olive oil over both sides of the pork chops, then massage the spice mixture into the meat with your hands. Press firmly to help it stick — you want an even coating on every surface.
Arrange the pork chops in the air fryer basket with space between them — they shouldn't touch or overlap. Cook for 10-12 minutes, checking with an instant-read thermometer for an internal temperature of 145°F.
⏱ 12 min
Transfer the chops to a cutting board and let them rest for 3-5 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring every bite is tender and moist.
⏱ 5 min