Check out the list below for my favorite healthy sides that can be prepared on the stovetop while the chops are in the air fryer. Serving suggestions: These air fryer pork chops pair perfectly with almost any healthy side dish. Dry seasoning blends like blackened, Cajun, and creole seasonings are great options. If you plan to use a dry rub, omit the salt, pepper, and Worcestershire, so the pork isn't overly seasoned. Gluten-free: Swap the soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce for gluten-free soy sauce, liquid aminos, or coconut aminos.ĭry spice rubs: Another option is seasoning the meat with a dry rub before coating. Let pork chops rest: As tempting as it may be to dig in, letting your pork chops rest for a few minutes will allow them to reabsorb the juices making the meat as moist and tender as possible.To make sure your pork chops are cooked through, insert a food thermometer into the thickest part of the meat and make sure the internal temperature is at least 145 ℉. Depending on the size of your air fryer basket, you may need to work in batches. Cook your pork chops in a single layer, leaving space in between each. The simple solution is to set the chops on the counter 30 minutes before cooking, so they cook evenly all the way through. If the meat is too cold, the outside may cook quicker than the center and burn. The meat will absorb a more sweet and savory flavor and become even juicier. Plan and marinate the pork chops for 1 to 6 hours. Yum! Get a couple of sides going on the stove while the pork chops cook, and you can have a meal made entirely from scratch in 30 minutes or less! The results are super juicy pork chops with perfectly crisped, lightly caramelized surfaces. I recommend doubling up on the sauce ingredients to have extra for marinating chicken or shrimp! After basting the pork chops, your air fryer will do the rest of the work for you. You'll make a simple sweet and savory sauce to use as a baste for these chops. One bite of pork chops cooked in the air fryer, and you'll never go back to your standard cooking method. It's convenient to have the stovetop and oven open for the side dishes while the primary protein does its thing in the air fryer. One of my favorite foods to cook in the air fryer is meat. Check out my Air Fryer Bacon and Egg Cups and my Air Fryer Pork Egg Rolls for more delicious recipe ideas!

Thin sliced pork chops in air fryer