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Air Fryer Pork Chops with Paprika Garlic Rub
By Sprig Originals · with credit
Adapted from natashaskitchen.com
Worked out from this recipe's ingredients. If you're cooking for an allergy, always read the full ingredient list.
Boneless pork chops rubbed with a simple pantry spice blend and air fried until the outside is deeply seasoned and the inside is still juicy. On the table in about 15 minutes with one basket to wash.
Ingredients
Pork
- 1 lb boneless pork chops (about 3 chops, 1/2-inch thick)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Seasoning rub
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Set the air fryer to 380°F and let it heat for 5 minutes while you season the pork.
- Pat the pork chops dry, then rub them all over with the olive oil. This helps the spices cling and encourages a crust.
- Stir the salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper and Italian seasoning together in a small bowl, then press the mix onto both sides and the edges of each chop.
- Arrange the chops in a single layer in the basket without overlapping and air fry at 380°F for 10 to 15 minutes, flipping them halfway through. They're done when an instant-read thermometer in the thickest part registers 145°F.
- Move the chops to a plate or board and let them rest 5 minutes before cutting so the juices settle back into the meat.
Chef's tips
- Thickness matters more than weight: 1/2-inch chops are usually done around 10 minutes, while 1-inch chops can need the full 15. Start checking early with a thermometer.
- Cook in two batches rather than crowding the basket — chops that touch will steam instead of browning.
- The rub makes a great double batch. Mix extra and keep it in a jar for chicken thighs or wedges of potato.
- Bone-in chops work too; add 2 to 4 minutes and take the temperature next to the bone, not through it.
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
231calories
26gprotein
2gcarbs
13gfat
Estimates only — values vary with brands and portions.
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