Easy air fryer recipes are our favorite recipes! If you are looking for more pork to make in our favorite kitchen appliance, we have some good ones. Try these Best Damn Air Fryer Pork Chops, seasoned with a delicious rub that makes them super tasty. Or Air Fryer Ham Steak, makes a quick and easy dinner!
These air fryer pork chops will take all of the worry out of dinner. Made with two simple ingredients and only about 10 minutes of your time, dinner will be ready in no time flat and your whole family is going to love it.
If you are tired of having baked chicken on repeat, shake things up (literally), by adding in this easy pork chop recipe. Pork chops are generally inexpensive and with this recipe being as super simple as it is, it makes a great dinner idea for those busy weeknights.
All you need to make this delicious dinner are the pork chops and a box of store bought Shake N Bake. There is no added oil to this recipe, however, if you want a little more crispness to the coating, spray the outside with a thin layer of oil with an olive oil mister.
The cook time is going to be dependent on the thickness of the pork chops and your brand of air fryer. When I air fry 1/2-inch pork chops in my basket style air fryer, they are done in 6-7 minutes. A thick cut chop (like 1-inch or more) could take anywhere from 8-15 minutes, that’s why we open the air fryer to check the temperature.
We love cooking pork in the air fryer because it cooks up perfectly and in less time than the oven. If you love pork recipes, too, another favorite are these Air Fryer Pork Chops without Breading, made with a rosemary garlic butter. They are hard to resist and are great for a keto diet or if you want to make gluten free pork.
What are Shake and Bake Pork Chops?
For those of you who grew up eating shake and bake pork chops baked in the oven this recipe is for you. This is the same recipe you remember except the only difference is these chops are made quickly in the air fryer.
If you have never had shake n bake pork, you have got to try this recipe.
What kind of Pork Chops are best to use?
When making this recipe, the pork chops you use is completely up to you. I like to use boneless pork chops because my kids can easily cut through them, but they can get dry in the air fryer if you are not careful. They also be known as pork loin filets, boneless pork loin chops, or center loin chop.
Pork rib chops (bone-in pork chops) will turn out juicier because they are a little fattier and typically cook more evenly. Some common names for these chops are rib pork chop, pork chop end cut, center-cut rib chop or bone-in rib chop.
What Temperature to cook Pork Chops to?
It is imperative to cook pork chops to the correct temperature or else they will turnout dried out and hard to chew. You just want to cook them just until they are done, this may mean that they are still a tiny bit pink inside. Bone-in pork chops are more forgiving because they are a little juicier, but it is very easy to over cook boneless pork chops.
The USDA states that pork chops are done when they reach 145 degrees f when checked with an instant read thermometer in the thickest part of the chop. Just make sure the thermometer stays in the center of the chops and isn’t poking through and touching any metal.
What to Serve with Pork Chops
Pork chops make the perfect dinner idea and they go so well with so many side dishes.
Serve with our favorite cheesy garlic mashed potatoes, air fryer sweet potato cubes, or some frozen air fryer French fries.
Some fresh veggies like this kale slaw, air fryer broccoli with parmesan, green beans, air fryer squash and zucchini, or oven baked asparagus parmesan, will pair perfectly with these pork chops.
Recipe Ingredients
Here are the simple ingredients needed to make pork chops in the air fryer. Check out the recipe card at the bottom of this post for full ingredient amounts.
- Pork Chops. Pick your favorite cut of pork chops, I use boneless chops in this particular recipe.
- Breading. You want to grab a box of shake n bake coating from the grocery store. It usually comes with two packets inside, you will only need one pack unless you are doubling the recipe.
How to Make Shake ‘n Bake Pork Chops
This recipe could not be more simple and there is no added oil. Here is the basic recipe for this easy dinner. Check out the recipe card at the bottom of this blog post for full recipe instructions.
STEP 1: Preheat the air fryer.
STEP 2: In a zipper plastic bag (or a shallow bowl), add in one of the packets of shake and bake. If adding in extra onion powder, chipotle powder, or garlic powder add it in and shake to combine.
STEP 3: Add one pork chop at a time to the breading mixture and completely coat each pork chop setting them on a plate.
STEP 4: Carefully lay each chop into the air fryer, keeping space between them. Check the temperature with a digital thermometer after about 5 minutes of cooking time.
STEP 5: Cook until golden brown and the internal temperature has reached 145°F.
Tips for Success
- My number one, top tip is to make sure not to over bake the pork chops. You just want to air fry them until the internal temperature reaches 145° f when read with a meat thermometer. The cook time is less important than the temperature, that is why we check it before air frying it for the full cooking time.
- Don’t be afraid to open the air fryer, check on pork chops part of the way through cooking.
- Keep the chops in a single layer and not touching in the air fryer basket. This way they will cook evenly.
- When serving pork chops, be mindful not to keep them at room temp for longer than 2 hours because they can start growing bacteria.
Recipe Variation
- Add your own seasonings to the shake n bake seasoning, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or black pepper.
- Make these crispier by spraying the outside with a light spritz of oil with an olive oil sprayer.
- Double the recipe. To make double the recipe, just use both packets of breading.
- Add shredded parmesan cheese to the breading.
- Make your own shake n bake coating by using breadcrumbs or ground pork rinds instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pork chops does this recipe make? One bag of shake and bake will make around six 1/2″ pork chops. If you want to make all 6 you will need to cook them in two batches since only about 4 fit in the air fryer at a time.
Are shake and bake pork chops healthy? Because this is a pre made product it isn’t the healthiest option. If you make your own breading, you are in control of the ingredients go in, so it would be healthier.
How long does it take to air fry pork chops? The length of time to cook pork chops really is dependent upon how thick your pork chops are. I have had 1/2 inch boneless chops cook in as little as 6-7 minutes. But, thick pork chops could take a little longer.
How to Store & Reheat Leftover Pork Chops
How to store it? Let the chops cool to room temperature and put in an airtight container. It should last about 3-4 days in the fridge.
How do you reheat ? Pre-heat the air fryer to 380° F. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until heated through. Keep a close eye on it so that it doesn’t burn.
Can I Freeze Pork Chops?
How to freeze it? Let the pork chops cool completely then place on a baking sheet and freeze for 2 hours. Then put them into an air tight, freezer safe container. They can be frozen for 2-3 months, just be sure to label with the recipe and date.
How to thaw it? Thaw frozen cooked pork chops on a plate in the refrigerator overnight until defrosted.
Try these other air fryer recipes!
- Air Fryer Stuffed Pork Chops
- Air Fryer BBQ Chicken
- Frozen Chicken Breast in Air Fryer
- Air Fryer Pork Chops without Breading
- Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
- Best Damn Air Fryer Pork Chops
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Air Fryer Shake n Bake Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops
- 1 5 ounce packet shake n bake
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F.
- In a zipper plastic bag (or a shallow bowl), add in one of the packets of shake and bake. If adding in extra seasoning add onion powder, chipotle powder, or garlic powder in and shake to combine.
- Add one pork chop at a time to the breading mixture and completely coat each pork chop setting them on a plate.
- Carefully lay each chop into the air fryer, keeping space between them. Air fry for 7-12 minutes, a thinner chop will cook in about 7 minutes. Check the temperature with a digital thermometer after about 5 minutes of cooking time.
- Cook until golden brown and the internal temperature has reached 145°F.
Recipe Notes
- My number one, top tip is to make sure not to over bake the pork chops. You just want to air fry them until the internal temperature reaches 145° f when read with a meat thermometer. The cook time is less important than the temperature, that is why we check it before air frying it for the full cooking time.
- Don’t be afraid to open the air fryer, check on pork chops part of the way through cooking.
- Keep the chops in a single layer and not touching in the air fryer basket. This way they will cook evenly.
- When serving pork chops, be mindful not to keep them at room temp for longer than 2 hours because they can start growing bacteria.
- Leftover pork chops will last 3-4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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