Air Fryer Fried Pork Chops
Crispy, golden, and full of flavor, these air fryer fried pork chops use a simple seasoned flour coating held together with an egg and Dijon dredge. The result is a crunchy outside with juicy, tender pork inside — all made healthier in the air fryer without deep frying.
Servings 4
Calories 426kcal
Cost $10
Equipment
- Shallow bowls for dredging
- tongs
- measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in pork chops about 1 inch thick
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- avocado oil or olive oil spray or cooking spray
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Pat pork chops dry and set aside.4 bone-in pork chops
- In one shallow bowl, whisk together the egg and Dijon mustard until smooth.1 large egg, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- In another shallow bowl, mix flour with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Dip each pork chop into the egg mixture, then dredge thoroughly in the seasoned flour, pressing to help it stick.
- Lightly spray both sides of the coated pork chops with avodado or olive oil spray.avocado oil or olive oil spray
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
- Arrange pork chops in a single layer in the basket without overlapping.
- Cook for 12–14 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and crisp with an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving, garnished with parsley.
Notes
- Use bone-in chops for more juiciness and flavor.
- Patting chops dry helps the dredge stick better.
- Whisk the egg and Dijon thoroughly so the coating is even.
- Press flour mixture firmly into the chops for a crispier crust.
- Always spray with oil before air frying for a golden finish.
- Avoid stacking or overlapping pork chops in the basket.
- Add a pinch of cayenne if you want heat.
- Let chops rest before serving to keep juices in.
Nutrition
Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 158mg | Sodium: 733mg | Potassium: 664mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 320IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 3mg
