Juicy Breaded Pork Chops in the Air Fryer
Juicy Breaded Pork Chops in the Air Fryer are an indulgent yet lean main protein that turns out golden brown and crispy! Made with thin, boneless pork chops and coated in a flavorful, seasoned breading, they cook to perfection in about 15 minutes. Add this to your easy weeknight lineup for a family-friendly meal with your favorite sides and sauces!
Servings 4
Calories 313kcal
Equipment
- mini chopper
- Meat thermometer
Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork chops thin cut, ½ to ¾ inch
- 2 large eggs beaten
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup cornflakes
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Avocado oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 380 ℉ and lightly spray basket with avocado oil
- In one shallow bowl, beat eggs
- Pulse panko, cornflakes, Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper together in mini food processor until combined, and add mixture to a separate shallow bowl
- Dip each pork chop first into egg, then press firmly into breadcrumb mixture to coat both sides
- Place pork chops in a single layer in air fryer basket (work in batches if needed), and lightly spray tops with avocado oil
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping after 8 minutes, until exterior is golden brown and pork reaches 145 ℉ internally
- Rest for 3 minutes before serving
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the air fryer at 350 ℉ for 3-4 minutes or in the oven at 350 ℉ for 10-12 minutes until heated through.
- Thaw frozen boneless pork chops before cooking for the best results.
- Use chops of uniform thickness for even cooking.
- Cook in a single layer without overcrowding, leaving space between for airflow.
- Flip during the last 2-3 minutes for even browning.
- Lightly spray the basket and tops of chops with avocado oil for crisp breading.
- Ensure the internal temperature reaches 145 ℉.
Nutrition
Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 177mg | Sodium: 577mg | Potassium: 591mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 496IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 3mg