FREE MEATWISE RECIPE

Air-Fryer Pork Chops

Name: Air-Fryer Pork Chops
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 21 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pork chops; 1 tbsp melted lard or butter; 1 1/2 tsp salt

Three-ingredient air-fryer pork chops with browned edges and a quick weeknight cook time.

Published by Meatwise Kitchen · Updated September 17, 2026

Yield: 4 servings Â· Prep: 5m Â· Cook: 16m

Ingredients

4 pork chops
1 tbsp melted lard or butter
1 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

Rub the pork chops with the melted fat and salt. Air-fry at 390Â°F, turning halfway, until the center reaches at least 145Â°F. Rest for 3 minutes before serving.

Why this recipe works

Air frying gives pork chops browned edges quickly without heating the whole kitchen, making this a practical smaller-batch weeknight method.

Budget tip

When the numbers work, a whole pork loin can be portioned into chops at home; compare the per-pound price before buying.

Make it stretch

Set aside a cooked portion for an egg-based meal the next day.

Meal-prep note

Raw portioned chops can be frozen for later meals; thaw safely in the refrigerator before cooking.

Food-safety reference: Meatwise uses USDA FSIS safe minimum internal-temperature guidance and USDA FSIS leftover-handling guidance when temperature and storage details matter.