Air Fryer Boneless Pork Chops are so easy to make! You can get this meal on the table in under 20 minutes. The pork chops are tender and flavorful on the inside with a nice crust on the outside of the pork. The BBQ sauce helps lock in the flavor and keep the moisture in the pork chops.
I don’t know about you but I love my air fryer.
I use it for so many recipes from Air Fryer Cod, Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin, Air Fryer Coconut Chicken Tenders, Air Fryer Salmon to Air Fryer Pork Taquitos.
I love how easy air frying is, how crispy the food yet still making juicy air fryer pork chops and how easy clean-up is. Today’s Air Fryer Boneless Pork Chops is the perfect weeknight meal. They really are the best pork chops and one of my favorite ways to make pork.
The boneless pork chops are rubbed with simple seasonings and then a layer of bbq sauce is added. You will love this recipe that uses simple ingredients. Once the pork chops are cooked in the air fryer I like to add another layer of bbq sauce before serving.
If you like pork you should also check out my post on How to Bake Juicy Pork Chops in the Oven, How to Make Pork Tenderloin, Easy Pineapple Pork Chops, BBQ Baked Pork Chops, Easy Pork Chili and this Slow Cooker Pork Shoulder Roast.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Here’s an overview of the simple ingredients we’re using. Jump to the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts and printable instructions.
- Pork Chops: When I make air-fried pork chops I like to use boneless chops but you can use bone-in if you want. Just remember the cook time may vary because sometimes bone-in pork chops take a bit longer to cook. This recipe uses 4 pork chops that are 7-8 ounces and are pretty thick pork chops.
- Spices: These pork chops are rubbed with a spice mixture of paprika and garlic powder before adding the BBQ sauce on them. I like starting with the seasoned pork chops because it adds that extra layer of flavor. If you have a BBQ rub on hand you can use that instead to rub on both sides of the pork chops.
- BBQ Sauce: I like to make a homemade BBQ sauce when I make these pork chops. If you have a favorite store-bought BBQ sauce you can use that to make this recipe even easier.
How to Make This Easy Pork Chop Recipe
Step 1. Prepare the Pork Chops: Preheat the air fryer. Place pork chops on a cutting board or on a plate. Dry with paper towel.
Step 2. Make the Spice Rub: Mix the paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a small mixing bowl.
Rub the spice mixture on both sides of the 4 pork chops. Use a brush to spread the BBQ sauce on both sides of the pork chops.
Step 3. Cook the Pork in the Air Fryer: Place the pork chops in the air-fryer basket in a single layer.
Set the air fryer to 375 degrees F and air fry for about 15 minutes or until the internal temperature is 145 degrees F with a meat thermometer , flipping halfway through.
Step 4. Serve: Remove the pork chops from the air fryer and brush more BBQ sauce on each pork chop. Serve warm with a simple salad or your favorite sides.
What Temperature Should a Pork Chop Be Cooked To?
When cooking pork you want to see that blush of pink inside the pork or reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
I know a lot of people still think that pork should be cooked until all of the pink is gone, but the FDA recommends a blush of pink as safe. If you overcook your pork it will be dried out and not as flavorful. This article is helpful about how long to cook 2-inch pork chops! If you are using thick chops make sure to cook a big longer than thin pork chops.
Storage Tips
You can store cooked pork chops in a shallow airtight container in the fridge. Pork chops will last for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator.
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Air Fryer Boneless Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 4 pork boneless chops or cutlets, around 7 or 8 ounces
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- Homemade or store-bought BBQ Sauce
Homemade BBQ Sauce:
- 1/2 cup apple juice
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
For the homemade bbq sauce:
- Combine all of the barbecue sauce ingredients on the stove in a medium pan over medium heat.
- Bring ingredients to a boil and then reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring while simmering. Set aside.
For the pork chops:
- Preheat the air fryer. Place pork chops on a cutting board or on a plate. Dry with paper towel.
- Mix the paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a small mixing bowl.
- Rub the spice mixture on both sides of the 4 pork chops. Use a brush to spread the BBQ sauce on both sides of the pork chops.
- Place the pork chops in the air fryer.
- Set the air fryer to 375 degrees F and air fry for about 15 minutes or until the internal temparture is 145 degrees F, flipping halway through.
- Rmove the pork chops from the air fryer and brush more BBQ sauce on each pork chop. Serve warm.
Notes
- When cooking pork you want to see that blush of pink inside the pork or reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
- You can store cooked pork chops in a shallow airtight container in the fridge. Pork chops will last for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator.
Today’s post is sponsored by the Ohio Pork Council. As always, opinions are 100% my own.
