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Air Fryer Pork Chops (In Fryer)

Parmesan Panko Crusted Air Fryer Pork Chops

Pork chops, lovingly coated and air-fried, turn out irresistibly tender and juicy with each delightful bite!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Rest Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 336
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless pork chops ½" thick
  • salt & pepper
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup Panko bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese grated
  • ½ teaspoon paprika (or smoked paprika)
  • 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon of water

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Instant Read Thermometer

Method
 

  1. Dab pork chops dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt & pepper.
  2. Whisk flour and Italian seasoning. Place in a shallow bowl or plate.
  3. In another dish, combine bread crumbs, Panko, parmesan cheese, paprika, and salt & pepper to taste.
  4. Lightly dredge pork with flour and then dip into beaten egg. Finally, dip into the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
  5. Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
  6. Spray each side of the pork chops with cooking spray or olive oil spray and place in the air fryer basket ensuring there is room for the air to circulate.
  7. Cook 5 minutes. Flip the pork chops over and cook an additional 4-6 minutes or until browned and the thickest part reaches 140°F with a meat thermometer.
  8. Remove pork from the air fryer basket and place on a wire rack. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Thicker chops will need a couple minutes longer, thinner chops will cook faster.
  • Appliances can vary, check the chops early to ensure they don’t overcook.
  • Dabbing the chops dry helps the coating to stick.
  • Preheat the air fryer and be sure not to overcrowd the basket so air can circulate.
  • Pork chops can (and should) be a little tiny bit pink in the middle to ensure they’re juicy.
  • Internal temperature should read 140°F, test at the thickest part of the meat. Remove them from the air fryer a few degrees before (137°F) as the meat will continue to cook once removed from the air fryer. I highly recommend an instant read thermometer to ensure they don’t overcook.
  • Always allow meat to rest before serving.