Alright, let’s talk about cookin’ them thin pork chops with bones in the air fryer. You know, the kind that cook up real quick? I ain’t no fancy chef, but I can make a tasty chop, that’s for sure. And the air fryer? Well, it’s a godsend for us busy folks, gets things done lickety-split.
First off, you gotta get yourself some pork chops. Don’t go gettin’ them thick ones, we want the thin ones, the ones with the bone. They cook faster, see? And they stay juicy if you do it right. I like to get the ones with a bit of fat on ’em, makes ’em taste better, if you ask me.
Now, some folks like to fuss around with all sorts of fancy spices. Me? I keep it simple. I grab some garlic powder, some onion powder, maybe a little bit of paprika if I’m feelin’ fancy. You can even use them pre-mixed seasonings they sell at the store, saves you time and trouble. Just sprinkle that stuff all over them chops, both sides now, don’t be stingy!
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Paprika
- Salt and pepper
Next up, some folks like to dip them chops in egg and then breadcrumbs. That’s alright, I guess, but I ain’t always got time for that. If you want to, go ahead, beat an egg in a bowl, dip the chop in it, then dip it in some breadcrumbs. Makes ’em crispy, but they cook just fine without it too, especially if you are in a hurry.
Alright, now for the air fryer part. Preheat that thing, don’t just shove them chops in there cold. Most air fryers have a preheat setting, use it. If yours don’t, just turn it on high for a few minutes, that’ll do the trick. Then, put them chops in the basket, not too crowded, you want the air to circulate around ’em.
Now, how long you cook ’em depends on how thick they are and how hot your air fryer gets. But for them thin chops, we’re talkin’ maybe 10, 12 minutes, somethin’ like that. Don’t overcook ’em, that’s the biggest mistake folks make. Nothin’ worse than a dry, tough pork chop. I usually start checkin’ ’em at about 8 minutes. You want ’em to be cooked through, but still juicy.
The best way to tell if they’re done is to use a meat thermometer. Stick it in the thickest part of the chop, and it should read 145 degrees Fahrenheit. But if you ain’t got one of them fancy thermometers, just cut into one and see if it’s cooked through. If it’s still pink in the middle, cook it a little longer. But remember, they’ll keep cookin’ a bit even after you take ’em out, so don’t wait too long.
Once they’re done, take ’em out of the air fryer and let ’em rest for a few minutes. That’s important, lets the juices settle back into the meat. If you cut into ’em right away, all that good juice will run out, and you’ll end up with a dry chop. So be patient, just a few minutes.
And that’s it! Easy peasy, right? You got yourself some tasty, juicy pork chops, cooked up quick in the air fryer. Serve ’em up with some mashed potatoes, some green beans, whatever you like. Your family will thank you, and you didn’t have to spend all day in the kitchen. Just remember, keep it simple, don’t overcook ’em, and let ’em rest. You do that, and you’ll be makin’ perfect air fryer pork chops every time.
And one more thing, clean that air fryer basket right after you use it! Don’t let that grease and stuff get all dried and stuck on there. A little soap and water while it’s still warm, and it’ll clean up like a whistle. Makes life easier, trust me.
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