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Looking down at two breaded pork chops seasoned with paprika and herbs, with a slight olive oil sheen.

Air Fryer Pork Chops

Pork chops seasoned with paprika, garlic, and herbs, air fried to juicy perfection in 10 minutes for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 3 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless pork loin chops (about 3/4–1 inch thick)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (or canola oil or any cooking oil you prefer)
  • 1 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried herbs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • cracked black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat Air Fryer:

    Warm the air fryer by running it for 5 minutes. A preheated air fryer ensures the chops sear quickly rather than steam.

  2. Dry and Oil Chops:

    Dry the pork chops with paper towels, then put them in a bowl with the olive oil. Coat them thoroughly by tossing. Moisture removal promotes browning, and oiling first guarantees even seasoning adhesion.

  3. Mix Seasoning Blend:

    Combine the seasoning ingredients—paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried herbs, salt, and pepper. Add this blend to the pork chops and gently rub or toss to cover every surface.

  4. Cook Pork Chops:

    Arrange the pork chops in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, leaving space between them for proper air circulation. Set the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and cook for 8–10 minutes; cooking time varies with chop thickness. The safe internal temperature is 145°F (65°C). Turning halfway is not mandatory but can promote even browning.

  5. Rest Before Serving:

    Let the pork chops rest for 3 minutes before serving.