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Air Fryer Smoky Dry Rub Pork Chops

Smoky air fryer pork chops coated in a simple dry rub of brown sugar,cumin, smoked paprika, and salt, then cooked until juicy with a caramelized crust. An easy, reliable pork chop recipe with barbecue-inspired flavor made entirely in the air fryer.
Prep Time35 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer bone in pork chop, air fryer pork chops, dry rub pork chops, easy pork chop recipe, smoky pork chop
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 2 bone-in pork chops 1½–2 inches thick
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt

Instructions

  • Place a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet. Pat the pork chops dry and arrange them on the rack.
  • In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, smoked paprika, cumin, and kosher salt.
  • Coat the pork chops evenly with the dry rub, pressing it onto all sides.
  • Return the pork chops to the wire rack and refrigerate, uncovered, for at least 30 minutes or up to 12 hours.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 375°F. Remove the pork chops from the refrigerator and let them come to room temperature for about 10 minutes.
  • Place the pork chops in the air fryer basket and cook for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until cooked through and caramelized on the outside.
  • Remove the pork chops from the air fryer and let them rest for at least 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

You can prep the pork chops with the dry rub up to 12 hours in advance, as long as they’re kept uncovered in the refrigerator.