Air Fryer Thin Pork Chops
These air fryer thin pork chops are first dry-brined in a seasoning mix for at least 30 minutes. Then, I brush them with olive oil and air fry for about 7 minutes. The key to juicy pork chops is avoiding overcooking, as they cook very quickly in the air fryer.
Equipment
- 1 Air fryer I used Ninja XL
- 1 shallow dish
- 1 silicone brush
Ingredients
- 6 (0.84 lb) thin-cut boneless pork chops
- 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme , optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon brown sugar , ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon cumin, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- Rub each pork chop generously with the seasoning mix. Sprinkle with fresh thyme (if using). Place them in a shallow dish and refrigerate uncovered for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 390°F for about 5 minutes. Take out seasoned pork chops from the fridge. Brush each pork chop with a thin layer of olive oil.
- Carefully place pork chops in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 390°F for 4 minutes, flip the pork chops and air fryer for another 3 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F. Repeat with the process with the rest of the pork chops.
Notes
Dry bringing for even 30 minutes in the fridge will make a big difference.
If you have thicker chops, they might cook longer.
Do not overcook the pork to avoid dry meat.
Nutrition
Serving: 2eaCalories: 269kcalCarbohydrates: 1.5gProtein: 28gFat: 16.7gSodium: 387mgSugar: 1.5g
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