Juicy Air Fryer Pork Chops Recipe With The Crispest Crust!

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats provide a healthier option while crushed crackers are often more economical.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and dairy-free, while pecorino is often less expensive.

Grate 2/3 cup of fresh parmesan cheese.

In a large bowl, combine grated parmesan cheese, 2/3 cup panko bread crumbs, 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika, 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Mix until well combined and set aside.

In a separate bowl, add 2 large eggs and 1 grated garlic clove. Whisk together until yolks, whites, and garlic are mixed well, about 1 minute.

Take each pork chop, dip it into the egg mixture, ensuring it is fully coated. Let excess egg drip off.

Transfer the pork chop to the breadcrumb mixture and coat generously on all sides.

Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly spray the bottom of the air fryer basket with cooking spray.

Place two pork chops into the air fryer basket and lightly coat the tops with cooking spray.

Cook the pork chops for about 10 minutes, then flip them over and cook for an additional 8 to 10 minutes. Use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature reaches at least 145 degrees Fahrenheit.

Once cooked, serve immediately to enjoy the crispy crust and juicy center.

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