Thin Air Fryer Pork Chops

This tender Thin Air Fyer Pork Chops recipe is big on flavor, uses only a few seasonings, and is ready in under 15 minutes.

Serve it alongside your favorite easy dinner dish or try this Pepperoni Pasta Salad.

Boneless Pork Chops in Air Fryer

In approximately 15 minutes, you can cook these easy boneless, thin, air fryer pork chops and put them on the dinner table.

Yes, you read that correctly! This recipe has six ingredients and minimal prep time, and the pork chops only need 5 to 6 minutes in the magical air fryer.

The challenge with this recipe is matching it with side items that will come together as swiftly as the pork chops.

A few simple pairings we suggest are green beans, classic applesauce or make them into a pork chop salad.

Ingredients

• Pork chops, thin and boneless
• Olive oil
• Garlic Salt with parsley
• Lemon and pepper seasoning, or your favorite seasonings
• Seasoned salt
• Italian seasoning

Tips

• Layer air fryer rack with foil for easy clean up
• Watch cooking time closely. Overcooked pork chops will be dry.
• Complete the meal with green beans and applesauce offerings.

How to cook thin pork chops in an air fryer

Start by covering the air fryer rack with a layer of foil.

This step will save you time and effort at the end when cleaning up. You will thank us later.

Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F for about two minutes.

Or follow the directions specific to your air fryer model for preheating.

Mix dry ingredients in a small bowl.

Drizzle olive oil over both side of pork chops.

This is a very important step to keeping the pork moist during the air frying process.

Sprinkle seasoning mixture over both sides of the pork chops.

Gently pat the seasoning to establish complete coverage.

Place seasoned chops in a single layer on the air fryer basket/rack.

Ensure the pork chops have space in between for air flow during cooking.

Cook for 5-6 minutes.

Check the pork chops’ internal temperature using a digital meat thermometer to ensure it is at least 145 degrees F.

If you are using a multiple layer air fryer, switch the top and bottom racks after 3 minutes and continue cooking.

Cooking thin pork chops in an air fryer is a simple, yet time sensitive process.

Stay next to the air fryer throughout the 5-6 minute cooking session to ensure that the chops are not overcooked or dried out.

How long to cook thin pork chops in an air fryer

At 400 degrees F the cooking process is quick in the air fryer. You will only need 5 to 6 minutes of cooking time!

How to keep pork chops from drying out in an air fryer

Cooking time is the key to keeping these thin pork chops from drying out.

The longer the chops are cooked, the dryer they will become.

Are air fryer pork chops juicy?

Yes! When cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F pork chops will be tender and juicy.

If the pork is tough or dry it is likely due to them being overcooked.

What temperature should I cook pork chops to?

Pork today is very lean, making it important not to overcook and follow the recommended pork cooking temperature. 

The safe internal pork cooking temperature for fresh cuts is 145° F. 

Pork chops are considered fresh cut muscle meats.

To check doneness properly, use a digital cooking thermometer.

Should pork chops be pink in the center?

When cooked to 145 degrees with a 3 minute rest, some cuts of meat will have a slight pink color to them.

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