American · 375°F · 16 min
Air Fryer Chicken Breast
Juicy boneless chicken breast with a clear temp-and-time path: even thickness, 375°F, pull at 165°F.
Air Fryer Pork Chops
Pork chops dry out when you chase a dark crust at max heat. A moderate basket, a quick spice rub and a thermometer pull at 145°F keep them juicy. Rest a few minutes and you have a dinner that feels slower than it was.
Thickness matters more than bone
Chops about 1 inch thick cook most evenly. Thin chops finish fast and need an earlier check. Bone-in stays a little juicier but the same temperature target applies.
Pull at 145°F
Pork is safe and still pink at 145°F (63°C) with a 3-minute rest. Cooking to 160°F is what makes weeknight chops tough.
Dry the surface
Pat dry before oil and spices so the rub sticks and the edges can brown instead of steaming.
Air Fryer Pork Chops
Prep 10 min · Cook 14 min · Total 24 min · 4 servings
Crowding. Two large chops per batch in a 5-6 qt basket keeps airflow honest.
Step-by-step instructions
Follow each step in order. Photos show what to look for so the basket finish matches the plate.
Season
Pat the chops dry. Rub with oil, then season both sides with salt, paprika, garlic powder, pepper and thyme.
Pork chops rubbed with spice seasoning on a board
Cook
Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Arrange chops in a single layer.
Seasoned pork chops in the air fryer basket Cook 7 minutes. Flip and cook 5-7 minutes more until the thickest part reads 145°F (63°C).
Rest on a plate for 3-5 minutes so juices settle.
Squeeze lemon over the top and serve with a simple side like potatoes or a salad.
