Air Fryer Bone-In Pork Chops
Juicy bone-in pork chops brined in apple cider and seasoned with garlic and smoked paprika, then air fried to perfection. Quick and flavorful weeknight dinner.
4 hrs
14 mins
4 hrs 14 mins
Ingredients
Equipment Needed
- air fryer
- meat thermometer
- airtight container
Ingredients
Equipment Needed
- air fryer
- meat thermometer
- airtight container
Instructions
Brine the Pork Chops
- 1
Prepare brine
Add the pork chops to an airtight container.
- 2
Brine
Pour the apple cider and water over the top. Add in the salt and allow to brine for 4-6 hours.
Season and Cook
- 1
Preheat air fryer
Preheat air fryer for 5 minutes.
- 2
Dry pork chops
Drain the brine from the pork chops and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 3
Season
Rub the olive oil over all sides of the pork chops, then sprinkle the garlic salt, smoked paprika, onion powder and ground black pepper on both sides.
- 4
Place in air fryer
Place both pork chops in the basket of your air fryer.
- 5
Air fry
Air fry at 400°F for 13-15 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of at least 145°F when checked with a meat thermometer. Allow to rest for a few minutes before cutting into.
Cook's Notes
Allow to rest for a few minutes before cutting into. Note: Oct. 16, 2023, article in The Kitchn studied each way to prepare pork chops and found that pan-frying was clearly the best way to get tasty, tender pork chops. All other methods had drawbacks.
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