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Breaded Air Fryer Pork Chops

Transform your weeknight dinners with these Breaded Air Fryer Pork Chops! Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, they deliver restaurant-quality flavor using simple pantry staples and minimal effort, ready in just 10 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless center-cut pork chops (5 ounces each, 1 inch thick)
  • 1 ½ cups cheese and garlic croutons
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • Cooking spray

Method
 

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Season both sides of the pork chops evenly with Cajun seasoning and set them aside on a plate.
  3. Using a small food processor, pulse the croutons until they form fine breadcrumbs. Transfer the crumbs to a shallow dish. In another shallow dish, lightly beat the eggs until combined.
  4. Working with one pork chop at a time, dip it into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off. Press the chop firmly into the crouton breadcrumbs, ensuring both sides are well coated. Place the breaded chops on a clean plate, without stacking them. Repeat with the remaining pork chops. Lightly mist the coated chops with cooking spray.
  5. Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Arrange the breaded pork chops in a single layer within the basket. If your air fryer is smaller, cook the chops in batches to ensure proper airflow.
  6. Cook the pork chops for 5 minutes. Flip them carefully, mist any dry areas with additional cooking spray, and continue cooking for another 5 minutes. Use an instant-read thermometer to confirm the internal temperature has reached 145°F (63°C).
  7. Remove the pork chops from the air fryer, serve immediately, and enjoy while hot.