Description
Quick and easy air fryer pork chops with a crispy garlic herb crust, ready in just 12 minutes. Juicy, tender, and packed with flavor, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pork chops (bone-in or boneless, about 1-inch thick)
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (about 25g)
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs (about 50g)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter (30ml)
- Optional: 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Optional: 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine garlic powder, dried Italian herbs, grated Parmesan, panko bread crumbs, and optional smoked paprika or fresh parsley.
- Drizzle olive oil or melted butter over the mixture and stir until evenly coated and crumbly.
- Press each pork chop firmly into the garlic herb mixture on both sides to coat evenly.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3 minutes.
- Place the pork chops in the air fryer basket in a single layer without overcrowding.
- Air fry for 6 minutes, then flip carefully with tongs and cook for another 5-6 minutes until the crust is golden and the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Let the pork chops rest for 3-5 minutes before slicing and serving. Sprinkle extra crust on top if desired.
Notes
Pat pork chops dry before coating to ensure a crispy crust. Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking; pork should reach 145°F (63°C). Preheat the air fryer for best results. Flip gently with tongs to keep crust intact. For extra crispiness, spray olive oil on the crust before cooking. Coated pork chops can be made ahead and refrigerated up to 24 hours or frozen for later use (add extra cooking time if cooking from frozen).
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop
- Calories: 320
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Protein: 35
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