Crispy Air-Fried Breaded Pork Chops
Crispy Air-Fried Breaded Pork Chops deliver a crunchy, golden crust with juicy, tender centers. Cajun seasoning and crushed cheese-and-garlic croutons add a bold, savory kick and extra texture. Serve for a quick weeknight dinner with a fresh salad or roasted veggies when you want big flavor with minimal fuss.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Air-Fried Breaded Pork Chops, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 41 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 9
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Place the pork chops on a plate and season both sides with Cajun seasoning.
- 3
Pulse the croutons in a small food processor until fine; transfer to a shallow dish.
- 4
Lightly beat the eggs in a separate shallow dish.
- 5
Working one at a time, dip the pork chops into the beaten egg, letting the excess drip off; press into the crouton breading to coat both sides, then place the breaded chop, unstacked, on a plate.
- 6
Repeat with the remaining chops and mist the chops with cooking spray.
- 7
Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and arrange the chops in a single layer in the basket.
- 8
You may need to cook in two batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
- 9
Cook in the preheated air fryer for 5 minutes; flip the chops and mist again with cooking spray if there are dry spots.
- 10
Cook 5 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chops should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- 11
Serve hot and enjoy!
- Calories 887.13 kcal High 44%
- Protein 54.14 g Good Source 108%
- Carbohydrate 36.25 g 13%
- Total Fat 56.64 g High 73%
- Saturated Fat 7.31 g High 37%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 237.3 mg High 79%
- Sodium 1807.78 mg High 79%
- Dietary Fiber 0.2 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.13 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 74.06 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 2.6 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 76.33 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 27.97 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.13 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.5 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Crispy Air Fried Breaded Pork Chops is made with 5 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Boneless Thick Cut Pork Chop, Cajun Seasoning, Cooking Spray, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 887.13 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Air-Fried Breaded Pork Chops made of?
- The main ingredients are Boneless Thick-Cut Pork Chop, Cajun Seasoning, Cooking Spray, Eggs, Garlic Croutons. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Air-Fried Breaded Pork Chops?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 887.13 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Air-Fried Breaded Pork Chops easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Crispy Air-Fried Breaded Pork Chops healthy?
- Crispy Air-Fried Breaded Pork Chops has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 887.13 calories and 54.14 g of protein, or 108% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1807.78 mg (79% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.31 g (37% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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