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Pork·Updated Oct 4, 2025

Air Fryer Bone-In Pork Chops

Name: Air Fryer Bone-In Pork Chops
Prep time: 16 min
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 16 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 bone-in pork chops (1-inch thick); 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; Salt and pepper; 2 tbsp butter; Fresh thyme sprigs

4.7(100)

16 min

Time

400°F

Temp

350 cal

Cal

Serves

Air Fryer Bone-In Pork Chops is made with 4 bone-in pork chops, olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder; air fry at 400°F for 16 minutes to serve 4. 350 calories per serving.

Clara Moretti·Recipe Developer & Air Fryer Specialist

Updated Oct 4, 2025

Ingredients

Pork Chops

4 bone-in pork chops (1-inch thick)

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp smoked paprika

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp dried thyme

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

Salt and pepper

Finish

2 tbsp butter

Fresh thyme sprigs

Equipment

Instant-Read Meat Thermometer

Steps

1
Remove pork chops from fridge 20 minutes before cooking. Pat very dry.
2
Rub with olive oil. Mix all seasonings and coat chops generously on all sides.
3
Air fry at 400°F for 14-16 minutes, flipping halfway, until internal temp reaches 145°F.
4
Top with butter and fresh thyme. Rest 5 minutes.
5
Serve with your favorite sides.

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Tip: Bone-in chops are more forgiving than boneless — the bone conducts heat and keeps the meat juicier. Always use an instant-read thermometer. The USDA lowered safe pork temp to 145°F; don't overcook to 165°F or they'll be dry.

Why Air Fry This?

⏱️Ready in 16 minutes vs ~29 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
🍖Circulating hot air renders fat and seals in juices for a crispier outside and tender inside.
⚡Uses significantly less energy than heating a full-size oven for a single batch.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cook Air Fryer Bone-In Pork Chops at 400°F for 16 minutes. Bone-in chops are more forgiving than boneless — the bone conducts heat and keeps the meat juicier. Always use an instant-read thermometer. The USDA lowered safe pork temp to 145°F; don't overcook to 165°F or they'll be dry.

You need: 4 bone-in pork chops (1-inch thick), 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, Salt and pepper, 2 tbsp butter, Fresh thyme sprigs. This recipe serves 4 with 350 calories per serving.

Air Fryer Bone-In Pork Chops takes 16 minutes total at 400°F. Serve with your favorite sides.

This recipe is rated Easy. It serves 4 and takes just 16 minutes at 400°F.

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