Go-To Pork Chops with Brown Sugar Rub in the Air Fryer
Servings: 4
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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