Air Fryer Frozen Pork Chops: Quick, Easy, Delicious!

Cooking frozen pork chops in an air fryer is a quick and easy way to prepare a tasty meal. It takes under 30 minutes to cook juicy and flavourful pork chops from frozen in your air fryer. The process is simple: preheat the air fryer, season the chops, and cook until done. The cooking time will depend on the thickness of the chops and whether they have bones in them.

Preheat the air fryer to 375°F-380°F

After placing the chops in the air fryer, you can cook them at 375°F for 10 minutes, or at 380°F for 5 minutes. This initial cooking time will help to defrost the chops and prepare them for seasoning.

During this time, you can prepare your seasonings or dry rub. A simple option is to use olive oil, salt, and pepper, but you can also get creative with your favourite spices and herbs.

Once the initial cooking time is up, open the basket and separate the chops if they are stuck together. Spray the chops with olive oil or cooking spray to ensure even coverage of your seasonings.

Now it's time to apply your seasonings or dry rub. You can sprinkle the seasonings over the chops, ensuring an even coating.

Finally, return the basket to the air fryer and continue cooking. The total cooking time will depend on the thickness of your chops and your desired level of doneness. For thinner chops, 10-12 minutes at 375°F should be sufficient. For thicker chops, cooking at 380°F for 13-18 minutes is recommended.

Remember to use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chops. The chops are done when the middle is no longer pink and reaches a temperature of 145°F.

Place frozen pork chops in the air fryer basket in a single layer

To cook frozen pork chops in an air fryer, preheat the air fryer to 375-380°F. Once preheated, place the frozen pork chops in the air fryer basket or tray in a single layer. Make sure not to overcrowd the basket. If your pork chops are frozen together, you can keep them like that for this step and then separate them after a few minutes.

Spray the inside of the basket with non-stick spray before adding the chops. Air fry for 4-5 minutes to thaw slightly, then season as desired. Start with a bit of olive oil, followed by salt and pepper, and don't forget to season both sides. You can also use a dry rub or ranch dressing mix.

After seasoning, continue cooking for 10-18 minutes, depending on the thickness of your chops. For boneless chops, cook for 13-15 minutes or until the middle is no longer pink. For bone-in chops, the cooking time will be longer. Check the internal temperature with an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of each pork chop. The chops are done when they reach an internal temperature of 145°F.

Air fry for 10 minutes

To cook frozen pork chops in an air fryer, first preheat the air fryer to 375°F. Place the frozen pork chops in the air fryer basket or tray in a single layer. Air fry for 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes, remove the basket and spray each pork chop with oil spray. Sprinkle half of a ranch dressing mix over each pork chop to season. Flip each pork chop with tongs and spray with oil on the other side. Season this side with the remaining ranch dressing mix.

Return the basket to the air fryer and continue cooking for 10-12 minutes. Check the internal temperature with an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of each pork chop. The chops are done when they reach 145°F and are no longer pink in the middle.

Season the pork chops with oil spray and ranch dressing mix

To season pork chops with oil spray and ranch dressing mix, first preheat your air fryer to 375°F. Place your frozen pork chops in the air fryer basket or tray in a single layer and air fry for 10 minutes. After this time, remove the basket and spray each pork chop with oil spray. Put the ranch dressing mix in a small bowl and sprinkle half the mix of spices over each pork chop to season. Using tongs, flip each one and spray with oil and season the opposite side with the remaining ranch dressing mix.

Return the basket to the air fryer and continue cooking the seasoned pork chops for 10-12 minutes. Check the internal temperature with an Instant Read Meat Thermometer inserted into the thickest part of each pork chop. The chops are cooked when the middle is no longer pink and reads 145°F.

Continue cooking for 10-18 minutes, or until the middle is no longer pink

Cooking frozen pork chops in an air fryer takes under 30 minutes. First, preheat the air fryer to 375°F or 380°F. Place the frozen pork chops in the air fryer basket or tray in a single layer. Air fry for 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes, remove the air fryer basket and spray each pork chop with oil spray. Sprinkle ranch dressing mix or a dry rub over each pork chop to season. Using tongs, flip each one and spray with oil and season the opposite side.

Return the basket to the air fryer and continue cooking for 10-18 minutes, or until the middle is no longer pink. The cooking time will depend on the thickness of your chops. You can check the internal temperature with an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of each pork chop. It should read 145°F when done.

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