Air Fryer Thin Pork Chops

Thin pork chops cooked in air fryer and served on a plate.

Fast, flavorful, and fuss-free! These air fryer thin pork chops are your answer to “What’s for dinner?” when you need something quick and easy. Juicy inside, golden outside, and ready in minutes—no oven, no stress, just a tasty meal on the table in no time.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: meat, pork

Prep Time: 3

Cook Time: 9

Resting Time: 3

Makes:

Calories: 225kcal

Ingredients

2 thin pork chops about ½ inch thick, bone-in or boneless
1 - 2 teaspoon olive oil or your preferred oil for air frying
Salt and pepper
2 teaspoon Dried herbs/spices e.g. smoked paprika, BBQ seasoning, or your favourite spice blend

Instructions

Preheat your air fryer to 200°C / 390°F (about 3–5 minutes).
Pat the pork chops dry, then rub them with a little olive oil and your chosen seasonings.
Place chops in the air fryer basket in a single layer (don’t overlap).
Cook for 6–9 minutes, depending on thickness. No need to flip unless you like both sides extra golden.
Check for doneness – your pork chops should be golden on the outside and at least 63°C / 145°F in the centre.
Rest for 2–3 minutes before serving.

Notes

Note: Nutritional values are approximate and for guidance only.

If cooking pork chops from frozen, add 3–5 minutes and check they’re fully cooked before serving.

Avoid dry pork steaks by making sure you don't overcook - a meat thermometer helps with this.

After cooking, let your pork steaks rest before serving - this helps to lock in the juciness.

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