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Place a wire rack over a sheet pan. Pat the pork chops thoroughly dry with paper towels and set them on the rack.

In a small bowl, combine the dark brown sugar, smoked paprika, and kosher salt. Mix well until fully incorporated.

Generously rub the prepared spice mixture all over both sides and edges of the pork chops, ensuring they are well coated.

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.

About 20-30 minutes before cooking, remove the pork chops from the refrigerator and let them come to room temperature.

Preheat your air fryer to 375°F.

Carefully place the dry-rubbed pork chops into the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd.

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.

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.


Place a wire rack over a sheet pan. Pat the pork chops thoroughly dry with paper towels and set them on the rack.

In a small bowl, combine the dark brown sugar, smoked paprika, and kosher salt. Mix well until fully incorporated.

Generously rub the prepared spice mixture all over both sides and edges of the pork chops, ensuring they are well coated.

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.

About 20-30 minutes before cooking, remove the pork chops from the refrigerator and let them come to room temperature.

Preheat your air fryer to 375°F.

Carefully place the dry-rubbed pork chops into the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd.

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.

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.
