These Air Fryer Pork Chops with no breading are super juicy with a simple seasoning blend! They have great flavor without the breading and are ready in less than 10 minutes.
This homemade spice rub is salty, sweet, and has all the best flavors. These air fryer pork chops come out with an impressive and unique flavor that the whole family will love.
While breaded pork chops in the air fryer are crispy and delicious, these air fryer pork chops with no breading are healthier and easier to make.
“Just made this! It’s extremely easy and as promised the pork was juicy. Would recommend!!!”
Why You’ll Love Air Fryer Pork Chops
- Sweet and savory flavor! This recipe’s seasoning combination is unique and delicious. Sweet brown sugar mixed with garlic powder, paprika, and other spices makes these pork chops burst with flavor.
- Easy and simple seasoning blend! Everything you need to make this seasoning blend is probably already in your pantry. It’s simple, yet flavorful and sets these pork chops apart from the rest.
- Ready in less than 15 minutes! With this recipe, dinner is done in a flash! These air fryer pork chops cook for less than 10 minutes in the air fryer and come out tender and juicy.
If you’re looking for more air fryer pork recipes, you might also like Air Fryer Pork Loin Roast or Air Fryer Pork Belly. Try this method of making Air Fryer Tofu to feed any vegetarian family members as well.
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Use boneless pork chops. Using boneless pork chops is easier and faster. The pork chops I used in this recipe are about 3/4 inch thick and worked like a charm. You can cook thicker chops or bone-in pork chops, in your air fryer, but you just may need to add a few minutes of extra cooking time.
- Don’t forget to preheat your air fryer. For this unbreaded pork chops recipe, preheat your air fryer for about 5 minutes. Preheating isn’t always necessary, but it is helpful for this recipe.
- Let your pork chops rest after cooking. Like steaks and chicken, pork chops should rest after cooking. This lets the juices redistribute inside the meat and keeps them from running out when you slice into it.
How to Store Air Fryer Pork Chops
Save any leftovers in an air tight container in the fridge. Refrigerated air fryer pork chops will last 3-4 days. To heat them up, just put them back in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes on each side.
What to Serve with Air Fryer Pork Chops
These air fryer pork chops are the perfect base for a simple dinner with minimal prep and no marinade time. Add any of your favorite air fryer side dishes, and you’re good to go!
The beauty of pork is that it goes well with so many healthy vegetables. Try pairing unbreaded pork chops with Brussels Sprouts, Butternut Squash, Green Beans, Balsamic Mushrooms, Asparagus, or even Acorn Squash.
Growing up, we would always have pork chops with white rice, a vegetable, and homemade sweet rolls—that will always be my go-to combination. You can also try a potato side dish, like mashed potatoes, Air Fryer Potato Wedges, or even Air Fryer Sweet Potato Casserole.
More Easy Dinner Recipes
- Sweet and Spicy Air Fryer Pork Chops: Want to try another delicious flavor combination? This sweet and spicy pork chop recipe is very similar but uses different delicious spices.
- Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu: This chicken dish is one of my favorite recipes. Crunchy, flavorful, and topped with a creamy sauce, cordon blue is a dinner that steals the show.
- Air Fryer Ribeye: This is your go-to recipe for a perfectly juicy and ultra-flavorful steak. Complete with a savory herb butter, this recipe is a must-try for meat lovers.
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Air Fryer Pork Chops – No Breading
Equipment
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- 4 Pork chops boneless
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. Rub both sides of the pork chops with oil.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar and spices.
- Rub both sides of the pork chops with the spice mixture.
- Place the pork chops in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 8-9 minutes at 400°F (200°C), flipping halfway through. For maximum flavor, let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes before eating them.
Notes
- Allow pork chops to rest for 3-5 minutes before serving or slicing.
- For bone-in pork chops, check doneness near the bone at the end of cook time. Add more time if needed. Safe pork cooking temperature is a minimum of 145°F (63°C).
- This recipe can be made in the air fryer unit with a basket or the air fryer oven. If you are using the air fryer oven, use the middle rack and select the “Air Fry” function
- Check your food as it cooks. Each air fryer runs a bit differently. Make sure to check your food as it’s cooking to learn your air fryer better and avoid over- or undercooking.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
A tough air fryer pork chop is often an overcooked pork chop. Pork chops—like most meats—continue to cook for a few minutes after you take them off the heat. Pork needs to reach an internal temperature of at least 145°F, so I usually pull mine from the heat at about 142°F and let the resting do the rest of the work.
The air fryer cooks pork chops quickly, so there’s not really time for large bits of fat to render down. For this recipe, I suggest trimming off most of the extra fat before cooking. Thanks to the homemade spice blend, the lean pork chops will still be super flavorful, even with less fat.
Yes, you should let the pork chops rest for up to 5 minutes. Simply set them on a plate or cutting board so they can reabsorb all the yummy juices.
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This is such a great recipe to have in my back pocket for busy weeknights! the pork chops cook so quickly, and they are super yummy. Thanks!
So glad you enjoyed it!
these were so good!
Simple, easy, wonderful tasting recipe!
Thank you!
Hi Stacie! Thanks for letting us know you loved the air fryer pork chops! 😋
Just made this! It’s extremely easy and as promised the pork was juicy. Would recommend!!!
Hi Abby! So glad you enjoyed our Air Fryer Pork Chops! We love having the option of no breading on these! So glad you loved them!
These turned out GREAT! I did use boneless porkchops because I already had some on hand. Super easy and the entire family enjoyed them.
I have made these twice and both times I can’t remember if I set the setting on air fryer or bake. The first time they were perfect . The second time a little tough. Please help
They were small boneless chops
Hello. I would use the air fryer setting 🙂 If they are smaller, you may need to reduce the time. I’d check them about midway through and adjust/shorten time if needed 🙂
this is such a good recipe! my husband is a very picky eater and has requested this more times than I can count.
That’s awesome! Glad they turned out well!
Delicious and easy to make!
This is delicious! Will definitely be using again!
Hi Cindy, glad to hear you liked it!
So delicious and easy!!! Thanks!
Great! Glad to hear it!