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Crispy Air Fryer Thick-Cut Pork Chops with Honey Dijon Glaze

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These thick-cut pork chops are perfectly juicy inside with a golden, crunchy crust made in the air fryer, topped with a sweet and tangy honey Dijon glaze. A quick and easy recipe perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 thick-cut bone-in pork chops (about 10–12 oz or 280–340 g each, roughly 1-inch thick)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs (about 50 g)
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • Honey Dijon glaze:
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • Pinch of salt
  • Pinch of black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C), usually takes about 5 minutes.
  2. In a shallow bowl, combine ½ cup panko breadcrumbs, ¼ cup grated Parmesan, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  3. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. Brush both sides lightly with olive oil (about 1 tablespoon total), then season with salt and pepper.
  4. Press each pork chop into the breadcrumb mixture, coating all sides evenly.
  5. Place the coated chops in the air fryer basket skin-side down (or bone side down), making sure they don’t touch.
  6. Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 12 minutes, flipping halfway at around 6 minutes.
  7. While the chops cook, whisk together the glaze: combine 2 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  8. When the chops are done, brush the honey Dijon glaze generously on each side.
  9. Optionally, pop them back in the air fryer for 1-2 minutes at 400°F (200°C) to set the glaze without burning.
  10. Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer; it should read 145°F (63°C).
  11. Rest the chops for 5 minutes before serving to let the juices redistribute.

Notes

Pat pork chops dry before coating to ensure crispiness. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow even cooking. Flip chops halfway through cooking for even browning. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness (145°F). Brush glaze near the end to avoid burning sugars. Rest chops 5 minutes before serving. For gluten-free, use gluten-free breadcrumbs; for dairy-free, omit Parmesan and use nutritional yeast.

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