Description
These crispy air fryer parmesan crusted pork chops are made without any breading, using only Parmesan cheese and simple seasonings for a shatteringly crisp crust. Ready in just 20 minutes, they’re a fast, foolproof, and gluten-free weeknight dinner that’s packed with flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork chops (about 1-inch thick)
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Olive oil spray or avocado oil spray
Instructions
- Pat the pork chops completely dry with paper towels.
- In a shallow dish, combine the finely grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix until evenly distributed.
- Lightly spray both sides of each pork chop with olive oil or avocado oil spray. Press each chop firmly into the Parmesan mixture, coating both sides evenly. Shake off any excess.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3-5 minutes.
- Place the coated pork chops in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they aren’t touching.
- Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through (at the 6-minute mark).
- Check for doneness with a meat thermometer; the internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C). Let the chops rest for 3-5 minutes before serving.
- Serve immediately while the crust is still crispy.
Notes
Pat the pork chops completely dry for the crispiest crust. Use finely grated Parmesan (not shredded) for the best texture. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if needed. Let the chops rest for 3-5 minutes after cooking to keep them juicy. For extra crispiness, add 1-2 more minutes of cooking time, but watch closely to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop
- Calories: 335
- Sodium: 580
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Protein: 37
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