This is the best air fryer thick cut pork chops recipe because it is practically hands off. No breading and only requires 3 ingredients! These thick pork chops are not breaded, so they are much healthier and cook faster! As if you could love your air fryer more, these air fryer thick cut pork chops might just be the best chops you'll ever have!
Air Fried Thick Cut Pork Chops
I love a good pork chop and I love my air fryer, this recipe is the best of both worlds! So, if you picked up some hefty chops and were worried about how long it takes to air fry thick pork chops, don't fret.
With your air fryer, you can have pork chops that are cooked to perfection with a crusty golden-brown sear in practically no time. Just season, air fry, and enjoy!
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🥘 Ingredients For Air Fryer Pork Chops
Quality pork chops are important because there are just 3 ingredients. If you have a favorite pork seasoning feel free to use it, but my recipe is incredibly simple!
- Thick-Cut Pork Chops - 1 pound of chops, roughly 2 chops at least 1.5" thick.
- Olive Oil - ½ a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil.
- Pork Seasoning ½ a tablespoon. (See recipe or use your own.)
*Be sure to see the recipe card below for ingredients, amounts & instructions!*
🔪 How To Air Fry Thick Cut Pork Chops
Your air fryer will do all the heavy lifting here. All you need is your trusty air fryer and some tongs for flipping!
- Prep. First, coat 1 pound (2 chops) with ½ a tablespoon of olive oil. Then, season them all over with ½ a tablespoon of pork seasoning.
- Air fry. Place your seasoned pork chops into the air fryer basket and 390°F (199°C) for 15 minutes.
- Flip. Once the 15 minutes are up, open your air fryer basket and flip the chops. Continue to cook them for 10 minutes or until the chops reach your desired internal temperature. 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare (*see note).
- Rest and serve. Once the pork chops have reached your desired level of doneness, remove them from the air fryer and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve your air fryer thick cut pork chops with any of your favorite sides. I opted for oven roasted potatoes and air fryer asparagus this time (but I love serving these with fried potatoes and onions too), and it was delicious! Enjoy!
💭 Tips & Notes
- Pork chops should be a minimum of 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare doneness, up to 160°F (71°C) for well done, depending on your preference.
- Preheating your air fryer to the cooking temp before adding your chops is not essential (I did not do it when I made this recipe), but it always helps develop the crusty sear on the outside even more!
- Storing: Place your leftover chops in a sealed container and refrigerate for up to 2-3 days or freeze for 2-3 months.
- Reheating: The easiest way to reheat air fried pork chops is to set the air fryer low to 200°F (93°C) and cook for 8-10 minutes until heated through.
🥩 More Awesome Pork Recipes
- Air Fryer Pork Belly
- Instant Pot Country Style Pork Ribs
- Pork Ribeye Roast
- Baked BBQ Pork Rib Tips
- Smoked Pork Roast
- Sweet and Sour Pork
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📖 Recipe Card
Air Fryer Thick Cut Pork Chops (Easy, Tasty & Juicy!)
Ingredients
- 1 lb thick-cut pork chops (2 chops at least 1.5" thick)
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- ½ Tbsp pork seasoning (See recipe or use your own)
Instructions
- Coat your pork chops in olive oil and season generously with pork seasoning on all sides.1 lb thick-cut pork chops, ½ tablespoon olive oil, ½ tablespoon pork seasoning
- Place chops in the basket of your air fryer and cook at 390°F (199°C) for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, open the basket and flip the pork chops. Continue to cook for 10 minutes or until the chops reach your desired internal temperature. 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare (*see note).
- Once done, remove your pork chops from the air fryer and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Pork chops should be a minimum of 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare doneness, up to 160°F (71°C) for well done, depending on your preference.
- Preheating your air fryer to the cooking temp before adding your chops is not essential (I did not do it when I made this recipe), but it always helps develop the crusty sear on the outside even more!
- Place your leftover chops in a sealed container and refrigerate for up to 2-3 days or freeze for 2-3 months.
- The easiest way to reheat air fried pork chops is to set the air fryer low to 200°F (93°C) and cook for 8-10 minutes until heated through.
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Angela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma's kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love!
Céline Bazinet says
Mes côtelettes étaient plus petites , j’ai donc diminué le temps de 10 minutes et à 5 minutes après les avoir retourner. (My chops were smaller, so I decreased the time by 10 minutes and to 5 minutes after turning them.)
Terry Mitchell says
Turned out Perfect Thank You Angela baked with love I'm following you on Facebook and I'm grateful for your recipes
Jimmy says
Il faut adapter le temps de cuisson selon nos appareils, car le mien semblait cuire plus que la recette, mais le mélange d'épices est excellent et goûteux. J'avais l'impression de manger des côtes levées côté saveur.
"You have to adapt the cooking time according to our appliances, because mine seemed to cook more than the recipe, but the spice mix is excellent and tasty. I felt like I was eating ribs on the flavor side."
Carol says
I cooked these in the air fryer for 7 minutes and they were overdone. What went wrong?
Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com says
I think there must be a typo, as even standard pork chops would take longer than 7 minutes. As always, judge the doneness by checking the internal temperature.
Bonnie says
I am making this recipe now...i just turned the chops over. They are crispy! Cant wait for dinner. Thank you so much💗
Cindy says
Cooking now. Look delicious!! Will update after we eat.