#PORK CHOPS IN AIR FRYER HOW TO#
How to make pork chops in the Air Fryer (Step by Step Instructions for Duo Crisp model) Here are some other ideas for seasonings. Or you can omit the cayenne to make them mild. Add an extra 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to make the pork chops spicier. The recipe gives you the seasonings that I usually use when I make pork chops. I’ve had the red Thermopop for years and it still works great and is very accurate. I really love the Thermoworks brand of digital thermometers. I highly recommend investing in a digital thermometer. Keep in mind that the pork will continue cooking after removal, so it’s very easy to overcook them. Once the internal temperature is close to 145 degrees Fahrenheit, turn off the air fryer and immediately remove the pork chops and let them rest for 5 minutes. Measure the temperature in the thickest part of the meat. If you have very thin-cut pork chops, reduce the temperature to 360 degrees Fahrenheit and cook them for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side.Ĭheck for doneness a couple of minutes before the cooking time is up. If you’re using bone-in pork chops, air fry at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for the same amount of time. If you have thicker pork chops, you need to increase the air frying time by a couple of minutes. I use boneless pork chops that are about 1-inch thick. Just be sure to wash your hands really well afterward! Using your hands to apply the oil and spices to the pork chops is the best way to get maximum coverage. I use paper towels to thoroughly dry them.
It is also important to make sure that the pork chops are dried really well before applying the oil and seasonings. If using a spray, don’t use the canned oil spray, but instead use an oil spray mister that can be filled with oil.
To coat the air fryer basket, you can either spray the oil on or apply it using a paper towel. I also coat the pork chops with a minimal amount of oil. I don’t usually encounter any sticking with this recipe but I do coat the air fryer basket (or metal rack if using an Instant Pot air fryer) with a bit of vegetable oil.