Okay, here’s my attempt at writing a blog post in the style you requested, about making air fryer shake and bake pork chops:
Alright, folks, let’s talk about these pork chops. I’m no chef, okay? But I can follow directions, and I love a good, crispy pork chop. So, I decided to try that whole “shake and bake” thing but in my air fryer, ’cause why not? Less mess, right?
First, I grabbed some boneless pork chops. I think they were about an inch thick? Doesn’t really matter, just don’t get them paper-thin.
Getting Started
I dumped a box of the shake and bake stuff (I used the “original” flavor, ’cause I’m boring like that) into a big ol’ zip-top bag. You know, the kind you use for, like, everything.
Then, I took each pork chop and moistened it with a little water. Just a quick dunk, you don’t want them soaking wet. This helps the coating stick, I guess.
The Shaking Begins!
One by one, I tossed each pork chop into the bag with the shake and bake mix. Sealed that bag up tight (important!), and then shook the heck out of it. Like, really gave it a good shake. You want that pork chop totally covered in that breading.
Air Fryer Time
I preheated my air fryer to 400 degrees. Gotta get that thing nice and hot. While that was happening, I lightly sprayed the air fryer basket with some cooking spray. Just a little, so the chops don’t stick.
- Put pork chops inside air fryer.
Then, I carefully placed the coated pork chops in the air fryer basket. Make sure they’re not overlapping, or they won’t get crispy all over. Give them some space!
Cooking and Flipping
I cooked them for about 7 minutes, then flipped them over with some tongs. Then, I cooked them for another 6 or 7 minutes. The time might vary depending on your air fryer and how thick your pork chops are.
Are They Done Yet?
The important thing is to make sure they’re cooked through. I used a meat thermometer (because I’m paranoid) to check the internal temperature. It should be 145 degrees. If you don’t have a thermometer, you can just cut into one and make sure the juices run clear, not pink.
The Finished Product
Once they were done, I carefully took them out of the air fryer and let them rest for a few minutes. And that’s it! Crispy, juicy, shake and bake pork chops, made super easy in the air fryer. Even I could do it, so you definitely can!
Seriously, give it a try. It’s a weeknight dinner winner!
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