Easy Air Fryer Pork Chops

🐷🙌🏻 Fabulously juicy and they're so EASY that they're foolproof! Made with minimal ingredients and ready in 15 minutes! Pork chops in the air fryer are going to be your new favorite way to cook pork chops! For baking instructions, see the Notes below.

📝 Ingredients

• 4 bone-in center-cut pork chops (boneless pork chops may be used; watch the cooking time because they'll likely cook faster)
• 2 teaspoons olive oil (divided)
• 2 teaspoons paprika ((smoked paprika may be used))
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (or to taste)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper (or to taste)
• Fresh parsley (finely minced; optional for garnishing (or other fresh herbs such as basil, cilantro, thyme, etc.))
• 4 pats of butter; optional for garnishing

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1If your air fryer needs to be preheated, preheat it to 380F.
2. 2Blot the pork chops with a paper towel to remove moisture from the surface and then evenly rub all of the chops on all sides with oil; set aside momentarily.
3. 3To a small bowl, add the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, stir to combine. Rub this seasoning mix onto each pork chop, coating the sides for full coverage.
4. 4Air fry the pork chops for about 9-12 minutes, flipping them midway through the cooking time. Pork chops are done when the internal temperature measures 145F as measured with a digital thermometer. Tips - Do not try to guess the temperature! Undercooked pork is unsafe and overcooked pork is dry and awful; take the temperature with a thermometer. If you're cooking in batches, cook the second two chops as needed.
5. 5Optionally, garnish with fresh herbs and/or a pat of butter on top, and serve.