Crispy Boneless Pork Chops in the Air Fryer – boneless pork chop recipes air fryer
We all have those nights. The kind where you're staring into the fridge like it’s going to magically cook dinner for you. That’s where these crispy boneless pork chops in the air fryer come in. They’re quick, they’re crunchy, and they’ll make you look like you tried way harder than you did.
I’ve made this recipe on weeknights when I had zero energy left to deal with an oven or a greasy stovetop. The air fryer does all the heavy lifting. You toss a few pantry staples together, press the coating in like you mean it, and 12 minutes later, you're rewarded with that golden crust that snaps under your fork. Yes, it’s that good.
Whether you’ve got picky eaters or you just need a no-nonsense meal that delivers, these air-fried pork chops are the answer. They’re juicy inside, crisp outside, and even my neighbor who “doesn’t like pork” asked for seconds. And if that’s not a win, I don’t know what is.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork loin chops, about 1 inch thick
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 large eggs
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. This gives the chops that beautiful crust right from the start.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs. In another, mix panko, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each pork chop in the egg, then press into the breadcrumb mixture. Make sure they’re fully coated — this is the magic step.
- Spray both sides of the chops with olive oil spray and place them in the air fryer basket. Don’t crowd them.
- Air fry for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through. They should be golden and crisp, with an internal temp of 145°F.
- Let them rest a few minutes before serving. That keeps the juices where they belong — inside.