These air fryer pork chops are thick, tender, and juicy, flavored with a delicious sweet-savory seasoning blend and caramelized onions. This healthy meal cooks entirely in the air fryer, making dinner prep a breeze!
The bone-in pork chops are cooked to perfection, and the onions turn out tender and almost caramelized with a slight crisp charring along the edges.
(Note: air fryer onions are so easy and delicious, you will never want to prepare them any other way.)
With a simple sugar-free pork chop seasoning, this recipe is easily low-carb, keto, and blood sugar-friendly.
A blend of flavorful spices, mixed with a small amount of a brown sugar substitute (golden monk fruit in this case), makes these pork chops the perfect combination of slightly sweet, spicy, and super savory. So, soooo good.
Of course, you can definitely use your favorite seasoning rub or keep it simple with a sprinkle of salt and black pepper.
why bone-in pork chops?
I've used this air fryer pork chop recipe for both boneless and bone-in pork chops, but I have to say the best pork chops are bone-in.
These pork chops might just be my favorite air fryer recipe (tied with these chipotle air fryer chicken thighs), and when you're using bone-in pieces, they turn out extra juicy and more tender than thinner pork chops.
Combine them with onions for a classic, comforting combination with extra flavor. This easy dinner recipe is quick and delicious!
These air fryer bone-in pork chops are:
- low carb, keto diet-friendly and gluten-free
- tender, juicy, and full of flavor
- a quick and easy recipe that makes a great weeknight dinner.
air fryer pork chop ingredients
I've used this air fryer pork chop recipe for both thick and thin pork chops, simply decreasing the cook time for the thinner cuts (though I'm writing the recipe for thick, bone-in pork chops, which will give you the best results).
To make them, you will need these simple ingredients:
- Yellow onion: Slice it into ¼-inch wedges; the onion will cook right in the air fryer with the pork chops!
- Pork chops: Preferably bone-in, thick chops (at least 1-inch thick), although you can adjust the cook time for thinner or boneless chops. )
- Avocado oil or olive oil. For getting a crisp outer crust on the pork. An olive oil cooking spray works too!
- Granulated golden monk fruit sweetener: A golden sweetener mimics the flavor of brown sugar. I like this one by Lakanto, which is a blend of allulose and monkfruit. Feel free to swap in coconut sugar if preferred!
- Spice blend: You'll need a mix of sea salt, garlic powder, onion powder, chipotle powder (optional, chili powder is also great), ground mustard, smoked paprika, cumin, and allspice.
a bone-in air fryer pork chop recipe
Cooking pork chops in the air fryer is the best! This is a quick and simple recipe that is also easy to adapt to your own taste. The cooking time will vary based on the thickness of the pork chops. If they're boneless, I recommend decreasing the cook time by about five minutes. However, you'll want to rely on the internal temperature of the meat rather than length of cooking.
If you have really thin chops, you may need to pull the pork from the air fryer and let the onions continue cooking.
Dry pork chops = bad pork chops, and I'd rather err on the side of slightly underdone, since the meat will continue to cook for a few minutes after it's removed from the heat.
Here's a quick look at how to make air fryer pork chops but make sure to refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page for all of the details and ingredient amounts.
- Prepare the pork chops. Place them on a plate and pat pork chops dry with a paper towel. You want to make sure the pork chops are as dry as possible so you can get a flavorful crust. Drizzle a little olive oil on each side. Preheat the air fryer to 380°F.
- Make the seasoning. In a small bowl, combine the monk fruit sweetener with all of the spices, mixing it with a spoon. Sprinkle a generous amount of seasoning mixture on each side of the pork chops, then rub it around so each side is evenly coated (two pork chops should use about half of the seasoning- I save the remaining seasoning for the next time!). Place the pork chops in a single layer in the air fryer.
- Coat the onions. Dredge the sliced onions through any excess oil/seasoning that remains on the plate, then sprinkle the onions around the pork chops in the air fryer basket.
- Cook the pork chops/onion. Air fry pork chops at 380°F for 10 minutes. Flip the pork chops then return the basket to the air fryer to cook for another 10 minutes or until done (internal temperature should read about 137-142°F with a meat thermometer. Let each pork chop rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
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recipe tips for success
- The seasoning will give you enough for four thick pork chops, so if you'd like to scale up and make four, go for it! However, you may need to cook the pork chops in two separate batches but that really depends on the size of your air fryer. I tent the first batch of pork chops and onion with foil to keep warm while the second batch is cooking.
- The magic of the air fryer creates a tender pork chop with cooked onions that are perfect for topping. To increase the serving size to four, add another onion to cook with the second batch.
- Save any excess seasoning for the next time you make this!
- Store leftover pork chops in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
frequently asked questions
The cooking time will vary based on the size of your pork chops and the type of air fryer you have.
An instant-read thermometer will be the best way to tell when the meat is done. Bone-in chops can be removed from the air fryer when the thickest part of the chop is about 137°F-140°F.
With rest time, the temperature will increase to about 145°F, which is ideal. The pork is safely cooked but still juicy, not dry.
If you're preparing boneless pork chops, decrease the air fry time to about 5-6 minutes per side. For extra-thin chops, you'll only need about 3-5 minutes per side.
Absolutely! The seasoning mixture I made is low-carb and keto-friendly, but feel free to use your own favorite seasonings, including store-bought seasonings, if preferred.
These air fryer pork chops are seasoned to perfection and the best way to get juicy pork chops with minimal effort.
And that seasoning! Slightly spicy, slightly sweet, with a whole lot of savory goodness that goes perfectly with those toasty onions.
Serve up these air fryer pork chops with your favorite veggie, a creamy cauliflower mash and low-carb cornbread for a cozy, comfort food kind of meal.
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Air Fryer Pork Chops with Onions (Low-carb)
Tender and juicy with the perfect amount of savory, sweet and spicy, these bone-in air fryer pork chops and onions are delicious comfort food! Made with a quick, homemade, sugar-free seasoning blend, they're naturally gluten-free and low-carb.
Ingredients
- 2 thick-cut pork chops, bone-in, at least 1 inch thick (can use boneless- see notes)
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- 1-½ tablespoons granulated monk fruit sweetener (I use Lakanto "golden")
- ½ teaspoon chipotle powder (optional- this will add spiciness)
- 1-½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon allspice
- 1 yellow onion, cut into ¼-inch-thick slices
Instructions
- Place the pork chops on a plate and pat them dry with paper towels, getting them as dry as possible. Drizzle about ½ tablespoon of olive oil on each side. Preheat the air fryer to 380°F.
- In a small dish, combine the monk fruit sweetener with all of the spices, mixing it with a spoon.
- Sprinkle a generous amount of seasoning on each side of the pork chops, then rub it around so each side is evenly coated. Two pork chops should use about half of the seasoning mix (save the remaining seasoning for use another day!).
- Set the pork chops into the air fryer basket.
- Dredge the sliced onions through any excess oil and seasoning that is on the plate, then sprinkle the onions around the pork chops in the air fryer.
- Air fry the pork chops at 380°F for 10 minutes. Flip the pork chops and return the basket to the air fryer to cook another 10 minutes. If the pork chops are thinner, cook for less time. Alternatively, if they're thicker than 1-inch, cook a couple of minutes longer. If the onions look like they're getting overcooked after about 15 minutes in the air fryer, you can remove them and transfer them to a bowl.
- Serve the pork chops with the cooked onions on top.
Notes
The internal temperature of the pork should be 145°F when done, so I usually remove them from heat once they're reading around 137°F-140°F. They will cook a little more as they rest.
For thinner pork chops, decrease the cook time to about 4-6 minutes per side.
Save any excess seasoning for later use.
To make four pork chops:
- You will have enough seasoning to make four thick pork chops, so if you'd like to scale up, go for it! You will need a second onion to get enough for four servings.
- Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook four pork chops in two separate batches. Place the cooked pork chops on a plate and tent it with foil to keep warm while the second batch cooks.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 265Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 210mgCarbohydrates: 0gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 21g
This nutritional information is approximate and is provided for convenience as a courtesy.
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