Air Fryer Pork Chops Parmesan Recipe

With a crunchy coating of parmesan and breadcrumbs encasing succulent meat, these air fryer pork chops parmesan are completely mouth watering!

If you love the taste of deep-fried pork, but you’re watching your fat intake, these are the best air fryer pork chops parmesan is perfect for you. They are just as tender and flavorful, but without all the added oil, which means a better taste and a healthier meal!

Parmesan crusted pork chops in air fryer are succulent because the air fryer uses hot air to cook the meat quickly and evenly. Cooking this way means that the meat's natural juices are sealed in and aren’t lost to evaporation, while the outside is crisp and golden brown.

Ready in less than fifteen minutes, these air fryer parmesan pork chops are quick and simple to prepare, perfect as a quick lunch in a sandwich or served as your main meal.

Ingredients for parmesan pork chops

**Find the full list of ingredients along with the recipe instructions at the end of this post**

Boneless pork chops: When buying pork chops, choose those that are pinkish-red in color and have a slight marbling effect. You should also ensure that you get thick chops, as these are naturally juicier.

Parmesan cheese: Parmesan is tangy and creamy, perfect for coating meat! If you don’t have parmesan, try Piave, Grana Padano or Pecorino Romano.

Italian seasoned breadcrumbs: Italian seasoning is beautiful with pork! You can make these breadcrumbs yourself by grating or blending bread into fine crumbs and then adding Italian seasoning (or a mixture of oregano, basil, and thyme).

Lemon pepper seasoning: The citrus of the lemon adds zest to the dish, and the pepper adds a hint of spice. You can substitute fresh lemon zest and black pepper if you like.

Eggs: Use eggs to stick the breadcrumbs to the chops and to make the coating extra crispy. You can use extra oil or mayonnaise if you don’t want to use eggs.

Tools used to make the recipe.

• Shallow dishes
• Air fryer
• Sprayer oil bottle
• Meat thermometer

How to air fry parmesan pork chops

Prepare the mixtures: on a shallow dish, mix the parmesan, breadcrumbs, lemon pepper, and garlic powder. Set aside. Stir together the eggs and water in another shallow dish.

Preparing the chops: dip each chop in the egg mixture; then dredge the chops in the seasoned breadcrumbs pressing to adhere the breadcrumbs onto the pork chop.

Air Frying: arrange the parmesan pork chops in the air fryer in a single layer, spritz with oil and cook to 390ºF for 5-6 minutes on each side or until an instant meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 145ºF. Remove from the air fryer, serve and enjoy!

Recipe Tips:

• Arrange the pork chops in a single layer to ensure they cook evenly.
• After tuning, spritz with oil if needed. 
• Always use an instant meat thermometer when cooking raw meat to avoid food poisoning; pork is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 145ºF in the thickest part.
• Store leftovers within two hours of cooking in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. 
• Reheat in the air fryer for 3-5 minutes at 380ºF or until heated through. If frozen, increase the time. 

How long to cook parmesan pork chops in the air fryer?

It takes roughly 5-6 minutes per side to cook air fried parmesan pork chops at a temperature of 390°F. 

Thicker cuts of pork will take longer to cook, and the cooking time will also be affected by the model of air fryer you use, so these times are just a rough guide.

Pork can sometimes still look pink in the middle when it’s cooked, so the best way to tell that your chops are ready to serve is by using a meat thermometer to check for a safe internal temperature of 145°F.

What to serve with parmesan-crusted boneless pork chops?

• Air fryer sweet potato cubes
• Air fryer eggplant parmesan (no breading)
• Air fryer green beans
• Instant pot mashed cauliflower

How to store and reheat pork chops parmesan?

You can store leftover air fryer boneless pork chops parmesan in the fridge for 3-4 days and in the freezer for 2-3 months. 

To store cooked pork, seal them in an airtight container or freezer bag, and move them to the fridge or freezer within 2 hours of cooking (there is a risk of bacterial growth at room temperature, so this is important).

More Air fryer recipes you’ll love

• Air Fryer Bone-in Pork Chops
• Pork Tenderloin in Air Fryer
• Air Fryer Bacon
• Air Fryer Boneless Pork Chops

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