Air Fryer Ranch Pork Chops
Description
Air Fryer Ranch Pork Chops cook up juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside in under 15 minutes. Coated in zesty ranch seasoning, 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 ranch dressing, about half of a 1-oz packet
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt, adjust — ranch mix is already salty
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Pat the pork chops dry on both sides with paper towels to remove surface moisture.
- Brush both sides of each chop lightly with olive oil.
- Combine the ranch mix, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then sprinkle evenly over both sides of the chops, 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
- 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.
- Don't crowd the basket — cook in batches so air circulates and the chops crisp.
- Go light on added salt since ranch seasoning already contains plenty.
- Rest before slicing to keep the chops juicy.
- Make it your own: add grated parmesan for a crispier crust, or a pinch of cayenne for heat.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 274kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 29gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 92mgSodium: 423mgPotassium: 517mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg