Crispy Air Fryer Breaded Pork Chops

By Sprig Originals ✓ · with credit

Adapted from skinnytaste.com

Boneless pork chops in a seasoned panko-and-cornflake crust that turns deeply golden and shatter-crisp in the air fryer while the meat stays juicy. Twelve minutes, one basket, no skillet of oil to deal with.

Ingredients

• 6 center-cut boneless pork chops, 3/4-inch thick (about 5 oz each), trimmed
• 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt, divided
• olive oil spray

• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/3 cup crushed cornflake crumbs
• 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
• 1 1/4 tsp sweet paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp chili powder
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Heat the air fryer to 400°F and give the basket a light coat of olive oil spray. Season the pork chops on both sides with 1/2 teaspoon of the kosher salt.
2. In a wide shallow bowl, stir together the panko, cornflake crumbs, parmesan, the remaining 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder and black pepper.
3. Beat the egg in a second shallow bowl. Dip each chop in the egg, letting the excess drip off, then press it into the crumb mixture on both sides so the coating sticks all over.
4. Lay the chops in the basket in a single layer without crowding — work in batches if you need to — and spritz the tops generously with olive oil spray.
5. Air fry at 400°F for 12 minutes, flipping at the 6-minute mark and spritzing the second side with oil. The crust should be deep golden and the center should read 145°F; rest 3 minutes before serving.

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