Breaded Pork Chops in Air Fryer
The perfect way to make crispy breaded pork chops in the air fryer that turn out moist and juicy.
Servings: 2 pork chops
Calories: 494kcal
Ingredients
- 2 bone-in pork chops center-cut (thin OR thick)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or Miracle Whip optional*
- 1 cup italian breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- pinch of paprika
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees and trim any fat on the pork chops as needed.
- In a flat shallow bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, paprika, and pepper.
- Cover the pork chops with a light coating of mayonnaise or Miracle Whip (is using) then place the pork chops in the breadcrumb mixture and coat all sides evenly.
- Place breaded pork chops into the air fryer in one layer and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, carefully flipping halfway through cooking. If cooking thicker pork chops, cook for 14-15 minutes.
- Remove pork chops from the air fryer and enjoy!
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Notes
* the mayonnaise/Miracle Whip helps keep the breadcrumbs moist while cooking. You may need to spritz a little oil on the pork chops halfway through cooking if omitted.
How to Cook Frozen Pork Chops in the Air Fryer:
1. Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees. 2. Coat frozen pork chops with mayo/Miracle Whip (mandatory with frozen pork chops) then with the breadcrumb mixture. 3. Cook the pork chops for 14-16 minutes, until they read 145 degrees. Allow more time for thicker pork chops. 4. Remove the bone-in pork chops from the air fryer and enjoy!Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 494kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 664mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g