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    You are here: Home » Air Fryer Recipes » Air Fryer Southwestern Pork Chops

    Air Fryer Southwestern Pork Chops

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    Last Modified: February 6, 2022

    Capture the essence of the southwest with  these juicy, tender pork chops cooked to perfection in your air fryer. Made with a simple seasoning blend that features bold flavors and a little bit of heat. An excellent choice for a quick meal any night of the week!

    Recipe for air fryer southwestern pork chops

    These thick, bone-in pork chops cook in under 20 minutes and need only a few minutes to prepare. You probably have most of the ingredients in your pantry or spice rack already.

    What are Southwestern Pork Chops?

    Southwest cuisine in one of my all time favorites. It’s real blend of Americana and Mexican with just the right balance of vibrant, bold flavors and a little bit of kick, without having to call the fire department to put out a fire in your mouth!

    Ingredients

    We get the primary flavors from chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, coriander, and round them out with classic spices such as onion powder, salt, pepper, oregano, etc. Then of course, we get  little bit heat from some cayenne. Feel free to adjust the cayenne to your liking. Remember, a little goes a long way. Black pepper is a key ingredient as well. When that pepper forms a crust on the pork chops with the other ingredients, it creates such an awesome, bold flavor profile.

    All the ingredients to make air fryer southwestern pork chops

    Ingredients include:

    • Chili powder
    • Cumin
    • Smoked Paprika
    • Coriander
    • Onion powder
    • Garlic Powder
    • Black Pepper
    • Cayenne
    • Salt

    What Kind of Pork Chops?

    You can use boneless or bone-in pork chops for this recipe. I’ve found the very best results come from bone-in rib chops. They have excellent marbling, tenderness and all around best flavor. And of course, that rib bone gives it that classic pork chop look – perfect for our southwestern recipe!

    Generally,  pork chops with a thickness of 1 inch to 1.5″ is ideal. You can certainly go thinner, just keep on eye on them as they’ll be done cooking much faster.

    Easy Preparation

    The prep for these pork chops is as easy as it gets. Mix the ingredients, apply the rub to the pork chops, and you’re ready to go.

    Seasoned pork chops to be made in an air fryer

    Air Fry at 400°(F) for 10-12 minutes

    Start by preheating your air fryer at 400°(F) for 5 minutes. This is important as it helps establish the sear we want on the outside of the pork chops. Once the air fryer is preheated, place the chops into the air fryer basket or tray (depending on the type on unit you have), and set to air fryer at 400°(F) for 10-12 minutes (depending on thickness). The pork chops will be done when the internal temperature of the chops reaches 145°(F) when measured with an instant read thermometer.

    Southwestern pork chops in an air fryer

    Let Rest and Serve

    After we remove the pork chops from the air fryer, we want to let them rest on a plate for a couple of minutes before serving. This gives the natural juices a chance to redistribute.

    Serve the pork chops with your favorite sides. We love serving these with our Air Fryer Roasted Zucchini and Peppers. The flavors and texture of the peppers and zucchini goes perfectly with southwest pork chops. Some fresh chopped cilantro really adds to the flavor profile as well.

    Air fryer southwest seasoned pork chops

    Storage and Reheating

    These southwest pork chops will store well in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. These are excellent for meal planning and cooking the night before to enjoy for lunch or dinner the next day. Reheating is as simple as a couple of minutes in the microwave. You can also reheat in the air fryer at 360°(F) for a few minutes until heated through.

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    Air fryer Southwestern Pork Chops

    Air Fryer Southwestern Pork Chops


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    • Author: RecipeTeacher
    • Total Time: 15 minutes
    • Yield: 2 pork chops
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    Description

    Air fryer pork chops with a simple southwest seasoning rub that’s bold and vibrant with just a little kick. Perfect for a quick meal any day of the week.


    Ingredients

    • 2 bone-in pork chops
    • 1.5 tsp extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 tsp smoked paprika
    • 1 tsp chili powder
    • 1 tsp cumin
    • ½ tsp ground black pepper
    • ½ tsp onion powder
    • ½ tsp garlic powder
    • ½ tsp coriander
    • ½ tsp oregano
    • ½ tsp kosher salt
    • ¼ tsp cayenne

    Instructions

    1. Mix all dry ingredients to create seasoning mix.
    2. Coat pork chops with olive oil, then coat with the seasoning mix.
    3. Preheat air fryer at 400°(F) for 5 minutes.
    4. Add seasoned pork chops to air fryer basket or tray, set to air fry at 400°(F) for 10 minutes. Flip pork chops after 5 minutes.
    5. Pork chops are done when internal temperature reached 145°(F).
    6. Remove from air fryer and let rest 5 minutes before serving.
    • Prep Time: 5 min
    • Cook Time: 10 min
    • Category: Dinner
    • Method: Air Fryer
    • Cuisine: American

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    1. Line Coulombe

      December 07, 2022 at 11:59 am

      Tout simplement délicieuses et juteuses. Merci Jason.

      ★★★★★

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    2. Jan

      March 11, 2022 at 11:39 am

      I made the Southwestern boneless pork chops and they were fantabulash,,,woohoo will make these often as they are very tasty and juicy and Also made the air fryer cauliflower what a match.
      👍

      ★★★★★

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      • RecipeTeacher

        March 11, 2022 at 11:47 am

        Awesome! Thanks Jan!!

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