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Air Fryer Ranch Pork Chops

Air Fryer Ranch Pork Chops

4.67 from 3 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Rest Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Description

Air Fryer Ranch Pork Chops cook up juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside in about 20 minutes. Coated in a dry ranch seasoning mix, they're an easy, family-friendly weeknight dinner with almost no cleanup.

Ingredients 

  • 4 pork chops, bone-in or boneless, about ¾–1 inch thick
  • 2 tablespoons dry ranch seasoning mix, about ⅔ of a 1-ounce packet
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Kosher salt, optional and to taste (ranch mix is already salty)

Instructions

  • Pat the pork chops dry on both sides with paper towels to remove surface moisture.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the dry ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  • Brush both sides of each chop lightly with olive oil, then sprinkle the seasoning evenly over both sides, pressing gently so it adheres.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes.
  • Place the chops in the basket in a single layer, leaving space between them. Cook at 400°F for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and the internal temperature reaches 145°F at the thickest point.
  • Transfer to a plate, tent loosely, and rest 3–5 minutes before serving.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Meat Thermometer
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Notes

  • Thickness rules cook time. Thin chops (½ in) need 7–9 min; thick chops (1 in) need 12–14 min. Always confirm 145°F with a thermometer.
  • Use dry ranch seasoning, not bottled dressing — the liquid version steams instead of crisping.
  • Don't crowd the basket — cook in batches so air circulates and the chops crisp.
  • Salt is optional. Ranch mix already contains plenty; taste before adding more.
  • Make it your own: add grated parmesan for a crispier crust, or a pinch of cayenne for heat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 263kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 29gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 627mgPotassium: 512mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.02gVitamin A: 7IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg