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Juicy Air Fryer Bone-in Pork Chops

These juicy air fryer bone-in pork chops with a smoky brown sugar rub are ready in just 20 minutes! No breading needed, just simple pantry spices for an easy yet delicious dinner.
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Course: Air Fryer
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Total Time: 19 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 370kcal
Author: Alice | Mighty Spatula

Ingredients 
 

  • 2 bone-in pork chops approx. 1-inch thick
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground mustard
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground mustard, salt, and black pepper.
    1 teaspoon brown sugar
    1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    1 teaspoon garlic powder
    ½ teaspoon onion powder
    ½ teaspoon ground mustard
    ½ teaspoon salt
    ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Pat the pork chops dry with paper towel. Coat them lightly all over with the oil, then rub the spice mix into both sides until evenly coated.
    2 bone-in pork chops
    1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • Place the pork chops in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they don't overlap. Air fry at 400°F for 12 to 14 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
  • Transfer the chops to a plate and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • The USDA safe minimum for pork is 145°F (63°C) followed by a 3-minute rest. A meat thermometer is the best way to avoid overcooking.
  • Cook time depends on how thick your chops are. Thinner chops may be done in 8 to 10 minutes so start checking early.
  • Don't crowd the basket; cook in batches if your air fryer is small so the chops brown rather than steam.

Nutrition

Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 677mg | Potassium: 637mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 504IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg
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