This is the Best Air Fryer Pork Chops recipe! This recipe makes tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned pork chops every time. A quick and easy dinner ready in less than 30 minutes!
Brine the pork chops: (optional). Add the water to a large bowl. Add the salt and stir until dissolved. Submerge the pork chops in the salt water. Cover and allow the pork chops to soak in the brine for 2 to 12 hours. Remove from the brine and rinse with clean, cool water.
Prep. Preheat the air fryer to 400º F for 5 minutes. Mix together the brown sugar, Stone House Seasoning, paprika, and chili powder.
Arrange pork chops on the tray. Place the pork chops onto the air fryer tray or basket. Spread half the Dijon mustard evenly on the pork chops to coat. Sprinkle with half of the brown sugar seasoning.
Cook the pork chops. Air fry the pork chops for 6 minutes. Remove from air fryer and flip them. Spread the remaining half of the Dijon mustard on the pork chops and then sprinkle on the remaining brown sugar seasoning. Cook until they reach 145º F when checked with an instant-read thermometer, about another 6 minutes. Remove from the air fryer, tent with foil, and rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Adjust the cooking time based on the thickness of your pork chops. The cooking time provided is for 1-inch thick, bone-in pork chops.
Storage Tips
To store leftovers. Cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.To make ahead. Prepare as directed. Cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.To freeze. Prepare and cool completely. Freeze in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.