Air Fryer Pork Chops
These boneless Air Fryer Pork Chops come out tender and juicy with a smoky-sweet brown sugar herb rub. Simple, flavorful, and so easy!
Ingredients
- 4 thick-cut boneless pork chops about 1 ½ to 2 pounds total
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
FOR THE RUB
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
Instructions
- PREHEAT AIR FRYER: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes.
- PREP PORK: Pat the 4 thick-cut boneless pork chops dry with paper towels.
- OIL: Drizzle 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil evenly over the pork chops and rub to coat all sides.
- MIX RUB: In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, and 1 tablespoon dried thyme. Stir well.
- SEASON: Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of the rub mixture onto each pork chop, pressing gently to adhere and coating all sides evenly.
- COOK: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil. Place pork chops in a single layer with space between them. Air fry at 400°F for 14 to 17 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- REST: Transfer pork chops to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- SERVE: Garnish with fresh thyme if desired.
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Notes
Thickness Matters:
1 ¼-inch pork chops cook in about 14 minutes.
1 ¾-inch pork chops cook closer to 17 minutes. Internal Temperature: Pork is done at 145°F. Remove slightly early to prevent overcooking. Rub Yield: This rub recipe generously coats 4 thick chops. If using thinner chops, you may have a little leftover. Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheating: Reheat in a 350°F air fryer for 3 to 4 minutes.
1 ¼-inch pork chops cook in about 14 minutes.
1 ¾-inch pork chops cook closer to 17 minutes. Internal Temperature: Pork is done at 145°F. Remove slightly early to prevent overcooking. Rub Yield: This rub recipe generously coats 4 thick chops. If using thinner chops, you may have a little leftover. Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheating: Reheat in a 350°F air fryer for 3 to 4 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 315cal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 1814mg | Sugar: 6g | Fiber: 2g | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 3mg