Go-To Pork Chops with Brown Sugar Rub in the Air Fryer

If you have tried these perfect ranch pork chops in the air fryer, then you will love today’s air fryer recipe. This recipe is another quick and easy dinner that everyone will love. You will love these air fryer pork chops because it can be prepared and ready in less than 20 minutes . And everyone else will love it because the rub on these pork chops is simple and SO GOOD.

How to Make Brown Sugar Rub for Pork Chops

The best things about this air fryer pork chop recipe is the flavorful brown sugar based rub that you will make. For the rub, you will need:

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1½ teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

My personal favorite seasoning in this rub is the paprika, it adds so much flavor to the pork chops. If you are someone who likes a little kick, I recommend adding a ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the rub.

Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl. Set aside, we will use it later.

How to Prepare Pork Chops for the Air Fryer

First, preheat the air fryer at 400°F/204°C for 5 minutes. I used 1-inch thick pork chops for this recipe. I recommend using pork chops that are anywhere from ½ inch to 2-inches thick. The thicker pork chops you choose will allow the outside to be more charred, while the inside is perfectly cooked. I personally love this. But if you don’t want the outside to be charred, then choose thinner pork chops.

Next, rub a little olive oil into the pork chops on both sides. This will help the rub stick to the pork chops. Then, liberally apply the rub onto the pork chops and massage the rub into the pork chops. Feel free to use more o the rub than you think is necessary. This will add to the great flavor of the pork chops.

How to Make Air Fryer Pork Chops

Once the air fryer is preheated, lightly spray the air fryer basket with avocado oil. Then, add the pork chops into the air fryer basket. I was able to put two inside my air fryer. Next, air fry the pork chops for 12 minutes at 400°F/204°C for 12 minutes.

Flip the pork chops at the halfway point.

Your pork chops will be done once the internal temperature reaches 145°F/63°C.

Air Fryer Pork Chops is the Best Go-To Busy Night Dinner Recipe

You are going to love this recipe for its rich flavors and how easy it is to prepare. Enjoy these pork chops in the air fryer with some of our favorite quick and easy sides. This way, you can make a complete and healthy meal in less than 30 minutes!

Serve air fryer pork chops with:

• Savory carrots
• Baked potato or roasted melting potatoes
• Corn on the cob 
• The Best Classic Coleslaw 

Final Thoughts

There you have it- a delicious, complete, and easy air fryer meal that everyone will love! Share with us what you will serve these air fryer pork chops with. And, tell us how this recipe went for you! Thanks for coming by!

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Go-To Pork Chops with Brown Sugar Rub in the Air Fryer

This savory brown sugar rub on these easy pork chops in the air fryer is our favorite go-to dinner on busy nights!

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Prep Time: 7 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes minutes

Total Time: 19 minutes minutes

Serves: 4

Adjust Servings: 4

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Equipment

• Air Fryer

Ingredients

• 4 boneless pork chops about 1" thick
• Olive oil or avocado oil

Rub

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1½ teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional

Instructions

• Preheat the air fryer at 400°F/204°C for 5 minutes.
• Mix the rub ingredients together.
• Rinse and pat dry the pork chops.
• Add a little olive oil to each of the pork chops to help the rub adhere to it.
• Liberally massage the rub into both sides of the pork chops.
• Place the 2 pork chops in the air fryer basket (if your basket is bigger and can hold more, go for it).
• Cook for 10-12 minutes at 400°F/204°C, turning at the halfway point.
• Make sure the internal temperature of the pork chop registers at 145°F/63°C before eating.

Nutrition

Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 10g | Sodium: 1231mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g