Air Fryer Bone-In Pork Chops Recipe
These Air Fryer Bone-In Pork Chops are coated in a crispy Parmesan panko crust and cooked until juicy and tender in about 20 minutes. After extensive retesting, I discovered a simple breading method that keeps the coating crisp, golden, and right where it belongs.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 478kcal
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in pork chops ½ inch thick
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon water or milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Whisk the egg, Dijon mustard, and water or milk in a shallow dish until combined.
- In a shallow dish, whisk together the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, panko breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese.
- Use a paper towel to pat the pork chops very dry, then sprinkle them with a light dusting of flour and rub it in lightly. Shake off any excess.
- Dip each chop in the egg mixture, letting any excess drip off. Then dip each pork chop in the panko mixture and press it in well so it sticks, covering both sides.
- Place the coated chops on a wire rack for 5-10 minutes to let the coating dry slightly so it adheres to the chops while cooking.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for a few minutes and then spray the bottom of the basket with cooking spray. Place the pork chops in the basket and spray both sides lightly with cooking spray. Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the chops reach 145°F, flipping halfway. (Cook in batches if the basket doesn’t fit all 4 pork chops.
- Remove from the air fryer and serve. You can add some fresh parsley on top if you would like.
Notes
- Pat the pork chops very dry before breading.
- Don't skip the 5–10 minute rest after coating.
- Spray both sides with cooking spray.
- Choose chops at least ½ inch thick.
- Pull them at exactly 145°F.
Nutrition
Calories: 478kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 169mg | Sodium: 1061mg | Potassium: 686mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 310IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 186mg | Iron: 3mg
