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With minimal prep & 12 minutes of cooking you can cook the best frozen pork chops in your air fryer. Perfectly cooked pork chops, juicy and tender - and all ready to serve with your favorite sides for a quick and easy dinner.
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Frozen pork chops are great to have in the freezer ready to go for a quick dinner. An air fryer makes it easy to cook air fryer pork chops perfectly, straight from frozen - they come out so good, this will become one of your new favorite ways of cooking them!
Why you will love this recipe
- It's the best way to cook frozen pork chops
- Quicker than cooking them in the oven
- No need to thaw - cook straight from frozen
- Healthier - since we require just a tiny bit of oil
- Super easy and done in 12 minutes + 5 minutes of preheating
What you need to make them
Ingredient notes & substitutions
- Olive oil can be swapped for another type of cooking oil, or just a light spritz of cooking spray or spray oil
- Seasonings can be adjusted to suit your taste - I love a simple salt and pepper seasoning to complement the pork chops' natural flavor, but you can mix it up with all kinds of different spices
- A delicious seasoning option is to make a dry rub from paprika powder, onion powder, garlic powder and a touch of cayenne. Optional to also add a bit of brown sugar for nice caramellization!
What kind of pork chops can I use?
You can make this recipe with thick or thin, bone-in or boneless pork chops. I used bone-in pork chops that were about ¾ inches (2 cm) thick.
- If you use thicker pork chops, they will take a bit longer to cook
- If you use boneless pork chops they will cook a bit quicker
A meat thermometer makes it easy to cook the pork chops to just the right temperature, regardless of their size and if they are bone-in or not.
How to make them
- Place a frozen pork chop in your air fryer basket, without seasonings or oil
- Air fry 4 minutes to thaw
- Brush with oil
- Season with salt & pepper
- Flip and repeat on the other side
- Air fry 4 more minutes, then flip, and keep air frying in shorter intervals until almost cooked through
- Place on a sheet of aluminium foil
- Wrap up and allow to rest for at least 5 minutes
Tips & tricks
- Preheat the air fryer for best results
- Don't defrost the pork chops, cook them straight from frozen
- Don't overcrowd your air fryer basket - you can cook multiple pork chops at once, depending on the size of your air fryer, but make sure there is still some air left around them
- Don't season straight away - allow the pork chop to thaw first, to ensure the seasoning sticks
- Use a meat thermometer to make sure you get the temperature just right
- Adjust cook time depending on the size of the pork chops, how many you're cooking, and the size of your air fryer
- Cook time can vary with different air fryer models
- Store any leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days
How to reheat pork chops in the air fryer
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C)
- Place leftover pork chops in the air fryer basket
- Cook 5 minutes, flipping them once halfway. Make sure they are warm all the way through, and serve!
How do I know if my pork chops are cooked all the way through?
The best way to know if your pork chops are cooked all the way through is to use a meat thermometer. This way you don't run the risk of over- or undercooking them.
Pork chops need to reach an internal temp of 149°F (65°C) to be safe to consume, but you should rest them from 145°F (63°C) to avoid overccoking.
If you don't have a meat thermometer you will instead need to cut into the pork chop to see if it is cooked through. It should be opaque and white or just slightly pink in the middle.
Recipe FAQ
The best way to cook frozen meat in an air fryer is to start with a short cook time (3-5 minutes) to thaw the meat on the outside. Then season the meat and continue cooking, flipping every 2-4 minutes to ensure an even cook.
Yes, you can cook fresh pork chops in the air fryer as well, and they will require less cook time. Air fry at 390°F (200°C) for 8-12 minutes.
No, you can cook frozen pork chops straight from frozen.
Sides to serve with pork chops
Need a few quick and easy side dishes to serve with your pork chops?
- Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
- Mexican Potatoes
- Country Potatoes
- Creamy Potato Salad
- Air Fryer Carrot Fries
- 2-minute BBQ Sauce
- Gravy without Drippings
More quick & easy air fryer recipes
Looking for more quick & easy air fryer recipes?
- Air Fryer Frozen Turkey Burgers
- Air Fryer Chicken Patties
- Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Patties
- Air Fryer Frozen Brussel Sprouts
- Air Fryer Frozen Steak
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Recipe
Frozen Pork Chops in Air Fryer
Print RateIngredients
- 1 frozen bone-in pork chop ¾ inch thick
- ½ teaspoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C).
- Place the frozen pork chop in the air fryer basket and air fry for 4 minutes.1 frozen bone-in pork chop
- After air frying for 4 minutes, bring out the air fryer basket and brush the top of the pork chop with half of the olive oil and sprinkle with half of the salt and pepper. Repeat on the other side, then air fry for 4 more minutes.½ teaspoon olive oil, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Flip an air fry 4 minutes.
Without a meat thermometer
- Flip again, then air fry 4 more minutes - flipping the pork chop once halfway.
- Place the pork chop on a piece of aluminium foil. Wrap it up and allow to rest for at least 5 minutes.
With a meat thermometer
- Check the internal temperature. Your goal is to reach 145°F (63°C) before resting. If the temperature is below 130°F (55°C), flip and add 2 minutes. If the temperature is higher, flip and add 1 minute. Repeat until you are at the goal temperature.
- Place the pork chop on a piece of aluminium foil. Wrap it up and allow to rest for at least 5 minutes.
Equipment needed for this recipe
- Small bowl
- Aluminium foil
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Notes
This recipe was created in a Philips HD9252/90 Air Fryer*. Cook times can vary with your air fryer model.
Ingredient notes & substitutions
- Olive oil can be swapped for another type of cooking oil, or just a light spritz of cooking spray or spray oil
- Seasonings can be adjusted to suit your taste - I love a simple salt and pepper seasoning to complement the pork chops' natural flavor, but you can mix it up with all kinds of different spices
- A delicious seasoning option is to make a dry rub from paprika powder, onion powder, garlic powder and a touch of cayenne. Optional to also add a bit of brown sugar for nice caramellization!
- Bone-in or boneless pork chops are both fine - boneless will cook a bit quicker
- Thicker or thinner pork chops can also be used - thicker will take longer to cook
Tips & tricks
- Preheat the air fryer for best results
- Don't defrost the pork chops, cook them straight from frozen
- Don't overcrowd your air fryer basket - you can cook multiple pork chops at once, depending on the size of your air fryer, but make sure there is still some air left around them
- Don't season straight away - allow the pork chop to thaw first, to ensure the seasoning sticks
- Use a meat thermometer to make sure you get the temperature just right
- Adjust cook time depending on the size of the pork chops, how many you're cooking, and the size of your air fryer
- Cook time can vary with different air fryer models
- Store any leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days
Nutrition
Nutritional information is approximate and automatically calculated, and should only be viewed as an indication.
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