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Air Fryer Shake and Bake Pork Chops (Crispy & Easy)

Air Fryer Shake and Bake Pork Chops

4.80 from 5 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
3 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Description

Crispy, golden Air Fryer Shake and Bake Pork Chops with a juicy, tender interior — an easy, family-friendly dinner ready in about 20 minutes with almost no cleanup.

Ingredients 

  • 4 bone-in pork chops, about 1 inch thick
  • 1 packet Shake and Bake coating mix, or ~1 cup homemade
  • Cooking spray or olive oil, for misting

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 2–3 minutes.
  • Pour the coating mix into a zip-top bag or shallow bowl. Coat each pork chop on both sides, pressing the breading on and shaking off the excess.
  • Place the chops in a single layer in the basket, leaving space between them. Lightly mist the tops with cooking spray or olive oil.
  • Air fry at 400°F for 12–14 minutes, flipping halfway through and misting the second side. Start checking thinner or boneless chops around 9 minutes.
  • Cook until a thermometer reads 145°F in the thickest part. Rest 3 minutes, then serve.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Oil mister / EVO sprayer
  • Meat Thermometer,
  • Zip-top bag (optional, for coating)

Notes

  • The oil mist is essential for a crisp, golden crust — don't skip it.
  • Don't overcrowd the basket; cook in batches if needed.
  • Boneless chops cook faster; use the thermometer rather than the clock.
  • Reheat leftovers in the air fryer at 350°F for 3–5 minutes to restore the crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 289kcalCarbohydrates: 0.2gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 97mgPotassium: 582mgFiber: 0.01gSugar: 0.01gVitamin A: 11IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 1mg