These Air Fryer Pork Chops come out juicy and flavorful every time – and best of all, there's no breading. A simple and delicious dinner that’s ready in no time!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
This quick and easy dinner entree features juicy, savory pork chops cooked to perfection in an air fryer, no breading required. Best of all, it comes together in about 20 minutes!
With just a few minutes of prep and almost no clean-up required, this air fryer pork chop dish will be your new favorite weeknight dinner.
Additionally, these air fry pork chops with no breading are:
- Economical: Pork chops are a relatively inexpensive cut of meat, making them a great option for budget-minded cooks.
- Diet friendly: Air fryer pork chops are a healthy option, as they are cooked without any added fat or breading.
- Fast and easy: Air fryer pork chops can be cooked in just a few minutes, making them a great option for busy weeknights.
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- Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Ingredients
- How to Air Fry Pork Chops - No Breading
- Serving Suggestions
- Related Recipes
- Substitutions and Variations
- Equipment
- Storage and Reheating
- Tips for Success
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Food Safety
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Ingredients
To air fry pork chops (no breading) you will need pork chops that are about ¾ to 1" thick. You can use bone in or boneless chops, but the cooking time will be a little longer for pork chops with the bone in.
Here's what you need to air fry pork chops (no breading):
- Pork Chops - About ¾" to 1" thick, bone in.
- Olive Oil - Or any vegetable oil.
- Garlic powder
- Lemon Pepper Seasoning - Try our homemade Lemon Pepper Seasoning recipe!
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How to Air Fry Pork Chops - No Breading
This simple pork chop recipe only requires seasoning before air frying. You'll have pork chops tender and cooked through evenly in no time at all – plus, there's no breading so you can enjoy that typical fried crispness without flour coating or buttery pan sauces.
Season The Pork Chops
- Brush each side of the the pork chops with some olive oil on each side, sprinkling liberally with Lemon Pepper Seasoning blend and garlic powder to season.
Place Pork Chops In Air Fryer
- Spread the pork chops out in your air fryer. Make sure to not overlap them. Since the pork chops have been brushed with olive oil, there is no need to spay the basket bottom with oil from an Oil Sprayer.
PRO TIP: Don't use non stick cooking spray in your air fryer basket, the propellants can damage your heating elements in such close quarters.
Air Fry Pork Chops (No Breading)
- Set the air fryer temperature to 375 F. Flip halfway through if you have pork chops thicker than 1". Calculate these general air fry times for pork chops:
- Boneless pork chops: 10-12 minutes.
- Bone-in pork chops: 15-17 minutes.
- Use a ThermoPro or any instant read meat thermometer to check to make sure the thickest part of each pork chop reaches 145 degrees F.
Rest And Serve
Keep in mind that these cooking times are just general guidelines. The actual cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the pork chops and the air fryer you are using.
- Remove pork chops onto a serving platter and let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Serving Suggestions
Whether you’re looking for an easy weeknight dinner or keen to impress friends and family with restaurant-quality results, air frying no breading pork chops are perfect.
You'll be amazed at how tender and juicy these no-breading pork chops come out - they're sure to become a regular on your weeknight dinner rotation. Serve them with sides like our recipes for:
- Sauteed Spinach and Onions
- Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
- Gouda Au Gratin Potatoes
- Southern Braised Collard Greens
- Instant Pot Bob Evan's Mashed Potatoes
- Air Fryer Frozen Asparagus
- Duchess Potatoes
- Roasted Rainbow Carrots
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Substitutions and Variations
Here are a few scrumptious variations using this recipe for air fryer pork chops with no breading as a base:
- For a more flavorful pork chop, you can marinate the pork chops in your favorite marinade for 30 minutes to 1 hour before cooking.
There are many different seasonings you can use to flavor your pork chops. Some popular options include:
- Italian seasoning
- Cajun seasoning - Try our recipe for Louisiana Cajun Seasoning!
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Paprika
- Chili powder
- Smoked paprika
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Equipment
Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Below are some of my favorite pieces of equipment that I use when making no breading air fryer pork chops.
- Nuwave Brio Air Fryer - Rotisserie - Grill - This 15 quart countertop Smart Oven has three slide in trays, that all can be used at the same time. You can air fry rotisserie chickens, an SO mush more!
- Nuwave Air Fryer 15 quart - This large family size basket air fryer has room to air fry enough for a large family!
- Gourmia Digital Air Fryer 6 quart - This basket style air fryer will handle four frozen waffles in the air fryer.
- Nuwave Air Fryer 3 quart - This compact basket air fryer is perfect for singles or a small family of 2 or 3. You can air fry two frozen waffles in 4 minutes.
- Oil Sprayer - This is a perfect sprayer for spritzing a light coating of oil on vegetables, meats, and other prepared frozen foods before air frying. The tiny amount of oil ensures you get as amazing results as deep frying and roasting, with a fraction of the calories and splatter!
Storage and Reheating
- Air fryer pork chops can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat air fryer pork chops with no breading, simply place them in a single layer in the air fryer at 300 degrees F for about 5 minutes.
- If using an oven: To reheat air fryer pork chops with no breading, simply place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes, or until heated through.
Tips for Success
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket. This will prevent the pork chops from cooking evenly.
- If you are cooking thicker pork chops, you may need to increase the cooking time, or turn halfway through the cooking time.
- Don't use non stick cooking spray inside your air fryer basket. The propellants can damage your air fryer heating elements in such a small space.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can also cook pork chops in the oven. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F and bake the pork chops for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
Yes, you can cook these pork chops on an outdoor grill. Preheat your grill to medium heat and cook the pork chops for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
Boneless pork chops will generally take less time to air fry than bone-in pork chops. This is because bone-in pork chops have more mass, which means they take longer to heat through.
The best way to determine how long to air fry pork chops is to use a meat thermometer. Pork chops are done when they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
Food Safety
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
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Air Fryer Pork Chops (No Breading)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 Pork Chops bone-in or boneless
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon Lemon Pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Brush each side of the the pork chops with some olive oil on each side, sprinkling liberally with Lemon Pepper Seasoning blend and garlic powder to season.4 Pork Chops, 3 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoon Lemon Pepper seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Spread the pork chops out in your air fryer. Make sure to not overlap them. Since the pork chops have been brushed with olive oil, there is no need to spay the basket bottom with oil from an Oil Sprayer.PRO TIP: Don't use non stick cooking spray in your air fryer basket, the propellants can damage your heating elements in such close quarters.
- Set the air fryer temperature to 375 F. Flip halfway through if you have pork chops thicker than 1". Calculate these general air fry times for pork chops:Boneless pork chops: 10-12 minutes.Bone-in pork chops: 15-17 minutes.
- Use a ThermoPro or any instant read meat thermometer to check to make sure the thickest part of each pork chop reaches 145 degrees F.
- Remove pork chops onto a serving platter and let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket. This will prevent the pork chops from cooking evenly.
- If you are cooking thicker pork chops, you may need to increase the cooking time, or turn halfway through the cooking time.
- Don't use non stick cooking spray inside your air fryer basket. The propellants can damage your air fryer heating elements in such a small space.
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