Juicy Air Fryer Pork Chops

Name: Juicy Air Fryer Pork Chops
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 boneless pork chops (about 1 inch thick); 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Tender, juicy air fryer pork chops with a flavorful brown-sugar garlic rub — no drying out, done in 15 minutes.

By Adarsh · June 10, 2026

Juicy air fryer pork chop with caramelized crust, sliced on a white plate

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 12 min
Total: 17 min
Serves: 2 servings

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Pork chops are famous for drying out — but not in the air fryer. The hot circulating air sears the outside fast while the inside stays juicy, and a quick brown-sugar garlic rub builds a beautiful caramelized crust. This is a 15-minute dinner that tastes like Sunday supper.

Instructions

1
Pat the pork chops dry and rub all over with olive oil.
2
Mix the brown sugar, salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper, then press the rub onto both sides of the chops.
3
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (204°C). Place the chops in a single layer.
4
Air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
5
Rest for 5 minutes before serving — this keeps every bite juicy.

Notes & Tips

Thickness matters more than weight: 1-inch chops need about 10–12 minutes, thinner ones as little as 8. Pull them at 145°F (63°C) — pink-blush pork is safe and far juicier.