Air Fryer Pork Chops

The Air Fryer Pork Chops are quick and simple recipe idea.

Made with bone-in pork chops served in a sweet and savory glaze, these chops are moist and tender with a slightly crisp crust.

What are air fried pork chops?

Air fried pork chops are simple pork chops that have been cooked in an air fryer rather than in a skillet or in the oven.

I like how easy this recipe is to make when you use an air fryer to make it in.

Have you tried my Instant Pot Barbecue Pork Loin?

That shredded barbecued pork loin can be made in about a half hour with just six ingredients. Both this recipe for pork chops and that recipe for pork loin are easy and delicious pork recipes that can be conveniently made.

To apply the glaze over the pork chops you will need a pastry brush. You can find a selection of pastry brushes here.

Why we love pork chops made in an air fryer.

This is an easy and mess-free way to enjoy juicy pork chops. The Air Fryer cooks them in no time and the result is a tender and delicious pork steak.

Here is what else we like about this recipe.

• The recipe comes with a mouthwatering glaze that makes the pork chops taste even better..
• The pork chops are tender and moist when they are air fried.
• The ingredients used to make this recipe are basic ingredients that you may already have on hand.
• Personalizing this recipe is as simple as swapping out the seasoning with your favorite seasoning blend.
• This is a quick and easy recipe that is easy to clean up after.
• Leftovers taste great alone or when served with Air Fryer Ranch Potatoes or Air Fryer Garlic Bread.

Ingredients needed to make juicy pork chops in an air fryer.

For the chops.

• Bone in pork chops. While you could use boneless, moisture and air fry time can differ.
• Olive Oil. You can use a similar oil such as avocado oil instead.
• Seasonings: Garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

The glaze.

• Soy Sauce. A low sodium soy sauce can be used.
• Apple Cider Vinegar Lemon juice can alternatively be used.
• Dijon mustard I am a fan of the ground dijon but, any dijon should work.
• Worcestershire sauce. Any kind of worcestershire sauce should work in this recipe.
• Garlic. Your garlic should be minced.
• For the slurry- cornstarch and water.

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Tips for making the best

When selecting your pork chops, make sure that they are a similar size and thickness. This will help ensure that your chops air fry evenly and at the same time.

More helpful tips for you.

1. When placing your chops into your air fryer, leave room between the chops for the air to circulate. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to make this recipe in batches.
2. The pork chops can be prepared ahead of time. Simply place them into a zip top bag with the other ingredients (not the glaze) and refrigerate them for up to ten hours.
3. Your pork chops are done air frying when they reach an internal temperature of 145°F. To avoid overcooking, use a meat thermometer to check for doneness. The (63°C).
4. A slurry made with water and cornstarch is used to thicken the glaze. You can make adjustments as needed by adding more water to thin it out.
5. Let the pork chops rest for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the juices to distribute throughout.
6. As for leftover glaze, you can gently reheat the glaze in a saucepan over low heat, adding a splash of water if it has thickened too much.

How to make Air Fryer Pork Chops.

Prep Time: 10 minutes .
Air Fry Time: 10-12 minutes .
Servings: 4.

1. Prepare. In a small bowl, use a whisk to combine together the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper and olive oil. Then rub the mixture ver both sides of the pork chops.
   Also, preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes
2. Air Fry. Place your seasoned pork chops in a single layer in your air fryer basket. Air fry the pork chops at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time.
3. Prepare the glaze. In a medium saucepan, use a clean whisk to combine together the soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and minced garlic. Heat these ingredients on medium heat whisking continuously until the mixture starts to simmer.
4. Slurry. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine together the cornstarch and water together to form a slurry. Then slowly pour the slurry into the simmering sauce, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Continue to simmer the sauce until it has thickened to a glaze-like consistency (about 5-7 minutes, the sauce should coat the back of a spoon.)
5. Glaze the chops. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the glaze cool slightly. It will continue to thicken as it cools. Brush the glaze over the baked pork chops just before serving. Alternatively, serve the glaze on the side for dipping.

Expert Tip 👉 Your pork chops are done cooking when they reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) and are golden brown on the outside.

How to store glazed pork chops.

Once your pork chops have fully cooled, they can be stored in an airtight container. When properly stored, they should keep for up to three days when refrigerated or up to a few months when frozen. You can then reheat them in your air fryer until heated through.

You may also be interested in these air fryer recipes too.

• Air Fryer Porterhouse Steak
• Air Fryer Cornflake Chicken Tenders
• Air Fryer Tater Tot Casserole
• Air Fryer Steak Bites With Garlic Butter
• Loaded Air Fryer Nachos (with video)
• Air Fryer Chicken Thighs.

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Air Fryer Pork Chops, a delicious and easy meal recipe made with bone-in pork chops in a sweet and savory glaze.

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