Pork Chops with Brown Sugar and Spices (Air Fryer)

This recipe for the Best Damn Air Fryer Pork Chops is so juicy, tender and delicious, it's sure to quickly become a favourite air fryer recipe. With a few simple ingredients, and only 12 minutes cook time, these air fryer pork chops are perfect for a tasty dinner any day of the week.

2 pork chops, center-cut, bone-in, 1½-2" thick
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 Tbsp. ground paprika
1½ tsp. sea salt
1½ tsp. black pepper, freshly ground
1 tsp. ground mustard
½ tsp. onion powder
¼ tsp. garlic powder
1-2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.

Rinse pork chops with cool water and pat dry completely with a paper towel.

In a small bowl, mix together all the dry ingredients.

Coat the pork chops with olive oil and rub in the mix. Rub it in well and liberally. Use almost all of the rub mix for the 2 pork chops.

Cook pork chops for 12 minutes, flipping pork chops over after 6 minutes.