Chipotle Air Fryer Pork Chops

5 from 5 votes

Chipotle Air Fryer Pork Chops are tender, juicy, and seasoned with spicy chipotle chili for an extra kick. These thick-cut boneless pork chops cook quickly in the air fryer, so dinner is ready in about 12 minutes.

Prep Time5

Cook Time12

Total Time17

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Air Fryer, gluten free, low carb, main meal, pork

Servings: servings

Author: Joshua Boquist

Equipment

Ninja Crispi Pro

Ingredients

1 tbsp chipotle chili powder
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt
4 boneless pork chops about 1 inch thick
1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

Combine the chipotle powder, garlic powder, onion powder and salt in a small dish
Coat both sides of each pork chop with olive oil.
Sprinkle the spice rub on each side of the pork chops.
Place the pork chops in the air fryer in a single layer.
Cook at 400°F for 6 minutes then flip them over and cook for another 6 minutes. (See notes if you have a different thickness than 1-inch)
Let the pork chops rest for 3 to 5 minutes before serving

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Notes

Check out this post about air fryer tips and tricks so you can get the most out of your air fryer.
Do not stack the pork chops in the air fryer, keep them in a single layer. If you have a smaller air fryer basket you will need to cook the chops in batches.
Allowing the pork chops to rest before serving them will help them retain all their juices. If you slice into them immediately after cooking them then the juices will seep out of the meat.
If you have a meat thermometer the internal temperature should be 145°F (per the USDA). I usually cook it to 140°F and the temp will rise a few more degrees while resting.
The cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of your pork chops and the model of your air fryer.

Cooking times for different thickness pork chops:

½ inch thick = 3 minutes per side
¾ inch thick = 4 minutes per side
1 inch thick = 6 minutes per side
1½ inch thick = 8 minutes per side

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