Crispy Air Fryer Pork Chops (Printer-Friendly)

Quickly cooked pork chops with a crunchy coating and tender inside, ideal for easy weeknight meals.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
03 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
04 - 1/3 cup finely crushed club crackers (about 12 crackers)
05 - 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1 teaspoon onion powder

→ Main Protein

08 - 1 pound thin-cut boneless pork chops

→ Wet Ingredients

09 - 2 large eggs
10 - 1 tablespoon water

→ Others

11 - Olive oil spray
12 - Chopped parsley (optional)

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a gallon-sized plastic bag, combine the flour, kosher salt, and black pepper. Shake the bag to mix ingredients evenly.
02 - Add pork chops to the bag and shake thoroughly to coat all surfaces with the flour mixture. Set aside.
03 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and water until homogeneous. Set aside.
04 - In another bowl, mix finely crushed club crackers, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, and onion powder until uniformly combined.
05 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (204°C) before cooking.
06 - Working one at a time, dip pork chops in the egg mixture, letting excess drip off.
07 - Coat each pork chop thoroughly with the cracker mixture, patting to ensure adhesion and shaking off any excess.
08 - Spray the air fryer basket generously with olive oil spray to prevent sticking.
09 - Place coated pork chops in the basket without overlapping; cook in batches as needed to avoid overcrowding.
10 - Spray the tops of the pork chops liberally with olive oil spray to promote crisping.
11 - Cook at 400°F for 8 minutes, flipping halfway through and spraying the tops again with olive oil spray.
12 - Ensure pork chops are golden brown and reach an internal temperature of at least 155°F (68°C) before serving.
13 - Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve immediately.

# Helpful Hints:

01 - Preheating the air fryer is essential for even cooking and achieving a crispy crust.
02 - Ritz crackers or saltine crackers can be used as an alternative to club crackers.
03 - Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to ensure crispness and even cooking.
04 - Thin cut pork chops are recommended for this cooking time; adjust accordingly for thicker cuts.

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