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Crispy Air-Fried Breaded Pork Chops

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 American High-Protein 💪Sugar-FreeCarnivore 🥩Comfort-Food

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
Crispy Air-Fried Breaded Pork Chops
  1. 1

    Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. 2

    Place the pork chops on a plate and season both sides with Cajun seasoning.

  3. 3

    Pulse the croutons in a small food processor until fine; transfer to a shallow dish.

  4. 4

    Lightly beat the eggs in a separate shallow dish.

  5. 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. 6

    Repeat with the remaining chops and mist the chops with cooking spray.

  7. 7

    Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and arrange the chops in a single layer in the basket.

  8. 8

    You may need to cook in two batches depending on the size of your air fryer.

  9. 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. 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. 11

    Serve hot and enjoy!