Air Fryer Shake and Bake Pork Chops

Using the air fryer to make our main dish recipes makes for the best weeknight dinner. I grew up eating Shake and Bake Chicken so I knew making this shake and bake pork chop recipe would be a family favorite.

The pork chops are cooked with the best texture and taste in the air fryer. If you love shake and bake, then you need to check out Homemade Shake and Bake Pork Chops, Shake and Bake Pork Chops and Air Fryer Shake and Bake Chicken. Another family favorite is this Skillet Pork Chops.

Why We Love This Recipe

Pork Chops are always on the menu because of how easy they cook on the grill or the oven on a baking sheet. I have recently started cooking them in the air fryer and they turned out perfectly cooked.

Adding the shake and bake seasoning mixture brings back memories of growing up. Now I can easily share it with my family for a quick and easy meal idea.

Ingredients

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Seasoning Variations

You can easily change the spices to make easy air fryer recipes. Instead of using the shake and bake seasoning mix, try these delicious seasoning as a delicious variation.

• Paprika
• Garlic Powder
• Black Pepper
• Bread Crumbs
• Onion Powder
• Kosher Salt

How to Make Shake and Bake Pork Chops in the Air Fryer

• Step 1 – Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. 

Step 2 – Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel and rub 1 tablespoon of the olive oil onto both sides of the pork chops.

Step 3 – Place the Shake ’N Bake seasoning into a large freezer bag. Add the pork chops to the bag. Seal the bag and shake until all the pork chops are well coated with the mixture.  

Step 4 – Oil the air fryer basket and Add the breaded pork chops to the air fryer in a single layer. You may have to work in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.  

Step 5 – Air fry at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 6-8 minutes.  Flip the pork chops and then air fry for 6-8 more minutes until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.  Rest pork chops then serve and enjoy!

Expert Tips

• Preheat Air Fryer – If your air fryer doesn’t have a preheat option, then run the air fryer for 5 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. 
• Coating Pork Chops – Make sure to leave air in the freezer bag when sealing the bag so that the pork and seasoning mixture in the bag can move around easier. 
• Cooking Spray – Do not spray the air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray as it can damage the coating of the air fryer baskets. 
• Cooking Pork Chops – Once you flip the pork chops, watch them closely. Cook until they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit so that they don’t get over cooked.  We recommend using a meat thermometer to make sure they are fully cooked.

Serving Suggestions

Air Fryer Pork Recipes make the best meal because of how quickly they cook and the many side dishes that you can serve with them. We love to serve these air fryer shake n bake pork chops with make different vegetables. These are some of our favorites.

• Easy Caesar Salad Recipe
• Homemade Mashed Potatoes
• Green Beans with Bacon Recipe
• Oven Roasted Carrots Recipe

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