Air Fryer Brown Sugar Pork Chops
Air Fryer Brown Sugar Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 2 bone-in pork chops, 1 1/2–2 inches thick
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- 1
Place a wire rack over a sheet pan. Pat the pork chops thoroughly dry with paper towels and set them on the rack.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
In a small bowl, combine the dark brown sugar, smoked paprika, and kosher salt. Mix well until fully incorporated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Generously rub the prepared spice mixture all over both sides and edges of the pork chops, ensuring they are well coated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Return the coated pork chops to the wire rack and refrigerate, uncovered, for a minimum of 30 minutes, or up to 12 hours, to allow for dry brining.
⏱️ 30 min
- 5
About 20-30 minutes before cooking, remove the pork chops from the refrigerator and let them come to room temperature.
⏱️ 20 min
- 6
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 375
- 7
Carefully place the dry-rubbed pork chops into the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Air fry the pork chops for 15 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time (after about 7-8 minutes) to ensure even cooking and browning.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375
- 9
Once cooked, remove the pork chops from the air fryer and let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing or serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful chop.
⏱️ 5 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Air Fryer Brown Sugar Pork Chops
- 2 bone-in pork chops, 1 1/2–2 inches thick
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- 1
Place a wire rack over a sheet pan. Pat the pork chops thoroughly dry with paper towels and set them on the rack.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
In a small bowl, combine the dark brown sugar, smoked paprika, and kosher salt. Mix well until fully incorporated.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Generously rub the prepared spice mixture all over both sides and edges of the pork chops, ensuring they are well coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Return the coated pork chops to the wire rack and refrigerate, uncovered, for a minimum of 30 minutes, or up to 12 hours, to allow for dry brining.
⏱️ 30 min - 5
About 20-30 minutes before cooking, remove the pork chops from the refrigerator and let them come to room temperature.
⏱️ 20 min - 6
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 375 - 7
Carefully place the dry-rubbed pork chops into the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Air fry the pork chops for 15 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time (after about 7-8 minutes) to ensure even cooking and browning.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375 - 9
Once cooked, remove the pork chops from the air fryer and let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing or serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful chop.
⏱️ 5 min