When you make these frozen pork chops in air fryer, you get flavorful and juicy pork chops without the hassle of having to thaw them first. These pork chops are the perfect dinner on a busy weeknight, or when you just need an easy but delicious meal!
The air fryer makes so many foods directly from the freezer, and this frozen pork chop recipe is just another example of what the air fryer can make for you! This recipe is just what you need when time is short, or you forgot to take the pork chops out of the freezer ahead of time.
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WHY I LOVE THIS RECIPE
I love this recipe because it's so easy to make. Just pop the frozen pork chops in the air fryer basket, and let the air fryer do all of the work for you. You just have to brush the seasonings on the pork chops, and you have an amazing dinner, without a lot of prep time or effort!
Air fryer pork chops are so tender and flavorful, and cooked to perfection in about ten minutes. Coming straight from the freezer, you can have a hearty meal on the table in no time!
The seasonings on these pork chops is our favorite blend of sweet and savory, and makes these pork chops a top choice for dinner. If you love pork chops, you have to try these air fryer pork chops, air fryer teriyaki pork chops, air fryer breaded pork chops, and these air fryer shake and bake pork chops.
INGREDIENTS
- frozen bone-in pork chops or boneless pork chops
- olive oil- or avocado oil
- brown sugar
- smoked paprika
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- ground black pepper
- kosher salt
- cayenne pepper - or chili powder, adjust to your heat preference
DIRECTIONS
STEP 1
Preheat your air fryer to 380°F. This can take about 3-5 minutes.
STEP 2
Lightly spray the basket with non stick cooking spray, or brush with a light coating of olive oil. Place the frozen pork chops in the air fryer, in a single layer, and air fry at 380 degrees F, for 5 minutes.
STEP 3
While the pork chops are air frying, in a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper or chili powder.
STEP 4
Once the pork chops have cooked for five minutes, remove the pork chops from the air fryer and place on a cutting board or plate. Then, lightly brush or spray the pork chops, on top, bottom, and the sides of the pork chops, with olive oil, and then season the pork chops on both sides, pressing the seasoning into the pork chop.
STEP 5
Return the seasoned pork chops to the air fryer and air fry at 380 degrees F for an additional 6-8 minutes. Pork chops will be done with the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F. If they need more time, just add 1-2 minutes at a time until they reach the 145 degrees F.
STEP 6
Once they are done, let them rest for about five minutes before serving. This allows the juices to absorb into the meat, making them juicy and tender.
EXPERT TIPS
I used pork chops that are about ¾ an inch in thickness. If using thinner or thicker pork chops, you will need to adjust the cooking times accordingly.
Be sure to not overfill the basket or have any of the pork chops overlapping. This can cause parts of the pork chops to not cook properly.
I make this recipe air fryer pork chop recipe in a Cosori air fryer. Depending on your type of air fryer oven, wattages may be different so you will need to adjust the air frying time by a couple of minutes.
VARIATIONS
Pork chops are so easy to switch up flavors with a variety of seasonings. For a simple dinner, like our air fryer steak, you can just use salt and pepper. The seasonings I use to make this recipe are our favorite combination, but you can easily add other spices or blends for flavor.
Other seasonings that complement pork chops are thyme, rosemary, or you can just grab a pork seasoning blend that is already combined.
Top your pork chops with grated parmesan cheese or breadcrumbs for extra flavor.
You might also enjoy these pork steaks in the air fryer.
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STORING AND REHEATING
Because these pork chops are so good, we rarely have leftovers. However, if you do have leftovers, allow them to cool to room temperature, and then cover them or store them in an airtight container. Keep in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
To reheat your cooked pork chops, place in the air fryer at 380 degrees F for 3-5 minutes until cooked through. Be careful you don't over cook them or they can be dry.
FAQS
The best way to make sure your pork chops are done, is to use an instant read meat thermometer. The internal temperature of the pork chops should be at least 145 degrees F.
If you want to add a sauce or glaze, like teriyaki or BBQ sauce, just brush some on the pork chops for the last 2-3 minutes of air frying.
Air fryer potatoes, air fryer broccoli, or air fryer glazed carrots, are all delicious side dishes for pork chops.
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📖 Recipe
Frozen Pork Chops in Air Fryer
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 4 frozen boneless pork chops or bone-in pork chops
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper or chili powder
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F. This can take about 3-5 minutes.
- Lightly spray the basket with non stick cooking spray, or brush with a light coating of olive oil. Place the frozen pork chops in the air fryer, in a single layer, and air fry at 380 degrees F, for 5 minutes.
- While the pork chops are air frying, in a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper or chili powder.
- Once the pork chops have cooked for five minutes, remove the pork chops from the air fryer and place on a cutting board or plate. Then, lightly brush or spray the pork chops, on top, bottom, and the sides of the pork chops, with olive oil, and then season the pork chops on both sides, pressing the seasoning into the pork chop.
- Return the seasoned pork chops to the air fryer and air fry at 380 degrees F for an additional 6-8 minutes. Pork chops will be done with the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F. If they need more time, just add 1-2 minutes at a time until they reach the 145 degrees F.
- Once they are done, let them rest for about five minutes before serving. This allows the juices to absorb into the meat, making them juicy and tender.
Notes
Nutrition
*Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you're using with each recipe.
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