These crispy bone-in-style pork chops are so quick and easy to make that you'll find yourself turning to the recipe again and again.

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These crispy baked Air Fryer Pork Chops are rolled in panko and spices and cooked to perfection in the air fryer. Need bone-in chops that are crispy outside, juicy inside? This recipe is for you!

This is the recipe for bone-in pork chops in the air fryer that we all need in our lives. So simple to make and so quick to cook you’ll find yourself turning to this recipe again and again.

Once you buy the panko bread crumbs everything else is probably IN your pantry already. There’s nothing special about the rest of the ingredients.

Don’t have Panko? I highly suggest you pick some up, the difference between Panko and bread crumbs is so vast that overall those would be different pork chops. BUT if you have them and you don’t want to buy Panko try it! They’ll still be crispy pork chops.

Ingredients for air fryer pork chops, oil, panko, spices, herbs, chops, and oil.

What Do I need to make Crispy Chops?

Air Fryer
1-2 pounds pork chops, bone-in
oil
Panko
garlic powder
salt
pepper
paprika
Italian Seasonings (spice blend, not the salad dressing mix)
Oil in a spray bottle

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Cutting into an air fryer pork chop that is very crispy.

Why are my Air Fryer Chops Tough?

Typically air fryer chops are tender and juicy. If your chops are tough you might have overcooked them. Use an instant-read thermometer to test for doneness.

Also, remember to pull them out of the air fryer at 5˚ BELOW your desired doneness because meat continues to cook after it’s taken off the heat.

You may also have been trying to use boneless pork chops. Boneless chops have a tendency to be very lean and cook very quickly. This often leads to them being dry. Bone-in chops are rarely dry unless overcooked.

Two cripsy baked air fryer chops IN the air fryer basket.

How long to cook chops in the air fryer?

Generally, the timing is 14-16 minutes at 400˚, depending on thickness and if it’s boneless or not. The BEST way to know how long to cook pork chops in the air fryer is by using a digital thermometer. And cook them until they reach an internal temperature of 145˚. Be sure to let them rest before serving so they finish cooking. If you like them more well done cook them to 155˚.

Looking for ANOTHER amazing way to make chops in the air fryer? Try my Air Fryer Barbecue Pork Chops! With a spice rub AND a good slather of barbecue sauce, you can’t go wrong with them! And if you need a good side dish to serve with these check out this recipe for Moroccan Potatoes! Or make your veg dish in the Air Fryer too and make these Air Fryer Green Beans.

Crispy air fryer pork chops served on a white plate with thyme leavesf for garnish.

Crispy Bone-in Air Fryer Pork Chops

4.73 from 225 votes

These crispy bone-in-style pork chops are so quick and easy to make that you'll find yourself turning to the recipe again and again.

Course: Dinner Recipes

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 20

Servings: servings

Calories: 380kcal

Author: Laura

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Equipment

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds pork chop bone-in
3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 TBSP oil
3-4 spritzes of oil from an spray bottle

Instructions

preheat the air fryer to 400˚ for five minutes
while it preheats pat the pork chops dry
mix the panko and spices together in a bowl
put the oil in a separate bowl
toss the pork chops with the oil
then press in the panko mix
when the air fryer is preheated lay a parchment paper liner in it if you want to use one
lay the chops in the basket, spritz lightly with oil, and close the air fryer, you may want to cook the chops in 2 batches
set the air fryer to 400˚ and the timer for 12 minutes for 1 inch thick chops
cook for 6 minutes and flip cook until the timer goes off and check the temperature it should read 145˚ with a five minute rest time the pork chops will be perfectly done
if they're not to 145˚ yet cook another 1-2 minutes and check again
once the chops hit 145˚ remove and let them rest for 5 minutes
if you are doing two batches cook the second batch while the air fryer is still hot