Description
Crispy, juicy, and flavorful air fryer pork chops coated in a savory parmesan and breadcrumb crust. This quick, low-carb friendly weeknight dinner is ready in about 20 minutes with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, center-cut pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs or almond flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Olive oil or avocado oil cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3 minutes.
- Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Prepare the breading station: Whisk eggs in one shallow bowl. In a second bowl, combine parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs (or almond flour), garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Dip each pork chop into the beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip off, then press firmly into the breadcrumb mixture to coat both sides evenly.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil. Place the coated chops in the basket in a single layer, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
- Spray the tops of the chops lightly with cooking oil.
- Air fry for 8-10 minutes. At the 5-minute mark, flip the chops and spray the newly exposed side with oil.
- Cook until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) and the coating is golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the air fryer and let rest for 3-5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best results, use thick-cut chops to prevent drying out. If using almond flour for a keto version, ensure the coating is pressed firmly to stick. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure proper air circulation and crispiness. Let the meat rest after cooking to retain juices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop per serv
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 35
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