Air fry pork chops at 400°F for 10–15 minutes, flipping once.

# Air Fryer Pork Chops

- Temperature: 400°F
- Time: 10–15 minutes
- Flip: Yes
- Preheat: Yes
- Category: pork
- Servings: Times based on 1-inch thick bone-in pork chops.

## Safe internal temperature

- 145°F — USDA FSIS, verified 2026-09-10 — published as “Beef, Pork, Veal and Lamb Steaks, Chops and Roasts — 145 degrees F (62.8 degrees C) and allow to rest for at least 3 minutes” (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/safe-temperature-chart)
- 71°C / 160°F — Health Canada, verified 2026-09-10 — published as “Pork including ham, loin and ribs — Pieces and whole cuts, for example, bone-in chops, boneless loin chops, rib roast, loin roast: 71°C (160°F)” (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/general-food-safety-tips/safe-internal-cooking-temperatures.html)
- Where the authorities differ, cook to the stricter figure: 160°F.
- USDA FSIS also calls for a rest of at least 3 minutes after cooking.
- Always verify with a food thermometer.

## Steps

1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
2. Pat dry with paper towels. Brush with oil and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Bring to room temperature.
3. Air fry at 400°F for 10–15 minutes. Flip halfway through cooking.
4. Internal temperature reaches 145°F at the thickest part followed by a 3-minute rest (USDA FSIS), or 71°C/160°F (Health Canada).

## Tips

- Use bone-in chops about 1 inch thick for juiciest results
- Let chops rest 5 minutes after cooking to retain juices

## FAQ

### What temperature should I air fry pork chops at?

Air fry pork chops at 400°F for 10–15 minutes, flipping once.

### Do I need to flip pork chops?

Flip halfway through cooking.

### What internal temperature should pork chops reach?

Cook until the internal temperature reaches 145°F per USDA FSIS and 71°C / 160°F per Health Canada.

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## Sources

- https://natashaskitchen.com/air-fryer-pork-chops-recipe/
- https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/air-fryer-pork-chops/
- https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/air-fryer-pork-chops-5463246

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Last verified: 2026-03-04