These pork chops are bursting with delicious, juicy flavor. With a simple seasoning blend and cooked to absolute perfection in your air fryer, they are sure to please any hungry appetite.
What do I need to make this recipe?
Thick, bone-in pork chops of 1-2 inches in thickness will give you the best results with this recipe.
Italian seasoning blend is common in most pantries. It’s usually a simple mix of dried oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary, sage and other spices.
Minced garlic. I like to use the minced garlic from a jar. Super simple and tastes great. If using fresh garlic, mince 2-3 cloves.
Garlic powder. Fills out the flavors even more.
Salt and pepper to taste. About ½ teaspoon of each should do. Feel free to use more to personal preference.
Use Fresh, Thick Bone-In Pork Chops
My favorite pork chops to use for this recipe are thick-cut pork chops that are bone-in and around 1 inch – 2 inches thick. The reason for this is because thick chops take longer to cook, thus giving the air fryer more opportunity to create a little char on the seasonings and the outside of the meat. And with that, comes more flavor. Bone-in pork chops also tend to have more marbling, which gives us a more tender and juicy result.
Can I use boneless pork chops?
Absolutely you can! Just keep in mind that boneless pork chops tend to be more lean and can be a little tougher than bone-in pork chops. You’ll also want to check for doneness a couple of minutes sooner.
Delicious Garlic and Dry Herb Seasonings
We don’t use any breading for this recipe. Instead, we mix some very simple ingredients with a little extra-virgin olive oil and make a rub which will provide the most awesome flavor. Once you’ve made the rub mix and applied it to the pork chops, they’re ready to cook. That’s it!
Can I double the recipe?
Yes. Simply double all the ingredients. However, make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer. You definitely do NOT want the pork chops overlapping. Do two or more batches if you’re making a large amount.
Air Fry at 400°(F) for 10-14 minutes
With your air fryer set to air fry setting, place your seasoned pork chops into the air fryer basket or tray and air fry at 400°(F) for 10-14 minutes. Flipping halfway through cooking time. For optimal, take them out when the internal temperature of the meat reaches 140°(F) and place them on a plate covered with foil for 5 minutes. They will continue to cook and will reach the 145° degrees, which is the recommended temperature for pork.

Thick and Juicy Air Fryer Pork Chops
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 pork chops
Description
Thick, bone-in pork chops, seasoned with a very simple mix of herbs and seasonings, cooked to juicy and tender perfection in your air fryer.
Ingredients
- 2 bone-in pork chops, 1-2 inches thick
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1.5 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp course salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1.5 tbs extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°(F)
- Mix all ingredients and rub liberally on both sides of pork chops.
- Place seasoned pork chops in air fryer basket or tray and set to air fry setting at 400°(F) for 10-14 minutes. Internal temp should be 140°(f) at minimum.
- Remove pork chops from air fryer and let rest on a plate, covered with foil for 5 minutes. Chops will continue cooking and reach 145°(F) recommended for pork.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: air fryer, pork chops, garlic, Italian seasoning
Susan
These are by far the best pork chops I have ever prepared!! My husband normally would rather have something else. However, after tasting these, he said he would rather have these than a steak. Will definitely be on my schedule when wanting pork. This is a winner!!
★★★★★
Carol
Omg! Between your recipe and the air fryer, it was a restaurant quality pork chop! Flavor, tender and juicy🤤
★★★★★
Annette
The BEST ever way to make bone in pork chops juicy fork tender Thank you for giving us this recipe. My family loved it!!
RossC
Excellent recipe. Perfectly cooked and juicy.
I agree with the use of minced and powdered garlic. I will apply this to other recipes.
★★★★★
Judy C Davis
Just checking before I make this delicious sounding recipe. Minced garlic and garlic powder? That’s a lot of garlic and I like garlic, but wondered if it was maybe onion powder? Thanks! I’ll comment again after I make it!
RecipeTeacher
Hi Judy.. yes indeed I use both garlic powder and minced garlic. I actually do this a lot as I like additional of the minced garlic to provide that extra flavor, especially as it caramelizes a bit under the air fryer.
Chris Crawford
I cooked this pork chop last night and definitely the best damn juiciest pork chop ever!
★★★★★