🐖 Air Fryer Pork Chops

⏱️ Time

• Prep: 5 minutes
• Cook: 12–15 minutes
• Rest: 3–5 minutes

🍽️ Serves

2 people

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🧺 Ingredients

• 2 pork chops (boneless or bone-in, about 2–2.5 cm / 1 inch thick)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Optional:
  • ½ tsp dried thyme or rosemary
  • ¼ tsp chili flakes

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🔪 Preparation

1. Bring to room temp
   Take pork chops out of the fridge 10 minutes before cooking.
2. Season
   • Pat chops dry
   • Rub with olive oil
   • Season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and herbs

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🍳 Air Fryer Instructions

1. Preheat air fryer
   • 200°C / 400°F for 3–5 minutes
2. Cook
   • Place pork chops in a single layer
   • Air fry at 200°C / 400°F for:
     • Boneless: 12–14 minutes
     • Bone-in: 14–16 minutes
   • Flip halfway through
3. Check doneness
   • Pork should be golden and cooked through
   • Internal temp (if using a thermometer): 63°C / 145°F
4. Rest
   • Remove and rest 3–5 minutes before serving

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✨ Optional Finishes

• Add a small knob of butter on top while resting
• Drizzle with honey or serve with apple sauce
• Sprinkle with fresh herbs