Super easy Cajun Air Fryer Pork Chops that cook in under ten minutes and are full of zesty cajun flavors – you’ll definitely want to add these to your collection of easy air fryer recipes! No dried out pork chops with this recipe – you’ll have tender, juicy, thick-cut pork chops on the dinner table in no time!
When I’m not in the mood to cook, the air fryer always comes in clutch and saves dinner time! Easy air fryer recipes like air fryer carne asada or air fryer sweet and sour chicken make dinner a breeze when I don’t feel like spending hours cooking dinner.
These cajun air fryer pork chops use three simple ingredients and will be done and ready in 10 minutes! Pair with a simple salad or vegetable, maybe add in four-cheese baked mac & cheese and dinner is done.
Ingredients needed
- 4 thick-cut pork chops
- 1 Tbsp. cajun/Creole seasoning
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
How to make cajun air fryer pork chops
- Brush both sides of each pork chop with olive oil.
- Then, season both sides of each pork chop with the cajun seasoning.
- Place into the air fryer basket. Depending on the size of your basket and pork chops, you may have to cook in two batches.
- Air fry at 375 degrees F. for 10 minutes, flipping half-way through the cooking time. Internal temperature should read 145 degrees F.
- Remove and serve immediately.
Recipe FAQs and Variations
Is it safe to eat pork at 145 degrees F.?
Yes! The National Pork Board recommends cooking pork to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F. You can cook it to anywhere between 145-160, but keeping it close to 145 degrees F. will yield juicy pork.
Can you stack pork chops in the air fryer?
I wouldn’t recommend doing so because they would not be able to cook evenly. I recommend cooking in batches if you cannot fit all four in the air fryer basket.
Do you have to preheat an air fryer?
No, you do not have to preheat the air fryer when cooking. Simply set the temperature, timer and start cooking!
Do you have to flip food in an air fryer?
It depends on what you’re cooking; and while it’s not always necessary, I do recommend flipping meat to ensure it cooks evenly and doesn’t overcook on the top side.
Recipe Variations
- You can use bone-in or boneless pork chops, but be sure to use thick-cut.
- Use any cajun or creole seasoning
- You can bake in the oven at 400 degrees F. for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F.
- Grill pork chops on medium-high heat for 12-14 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F.
Recommended kitchen tools for this recipe
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Priced from high to low, these are my top recommended air fryers.
Ninja OP401 Foodi 8-Quart Pressure, Steamer, Air Fryer All-in-One Multi-Cooker, Black/Gray
The Ninja Kitchen Foodie has everything! This multi-cooker can do everything from air fry to pressure cook to bake and roast. If you don't have an Instant Pot/pressure cooker, this is the gadget for you! *This is my current air fryer.
Ninja Air Fryer, 1550-Watt Programmable Base for Air Frying, Roasting, Reheating & Dehydrating with 4-Quart Ceramic Coated Basket (AF101), Black/Gray
If you're looking for a high-quality air fryer only, I recommend this Ninja Air Fryer.
Farberware Multi-functional Powerful and Versatile No Oil Smell, No Splatter, No Mess Fast Cooking Air Fryer
If you're not sure about using an air fryer and don't want to invest a ton of money, this is the basic air fryer I started with.
GoWISE USA 3.7-Quart Programmable Air Fryer with 8 Cook Presets, GW22639
If you're looking for a mid-range air fryer with fun color options, GoWISE has great options.
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Cajun Air Fryer Pork Chops Recipe
Air Fryer Cajun Pork Chops
Super easy Cajun Air Fryer Pork Chops that cook in under ten minutes and are full of zesty cajun flavors. No dried out pork chops with this recipe! You'll have tender, juicy, thick-cut pork chops on the dinner table in no time!
Ingredients
- 4 thick-cut pork chops
- 1 Tbsp. cajun/Creole seasoning
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
Instructions
- Brush both sides of each pork chop with olive oil.
- Then, season both sides of each pork chop with the cajun seasoning.
- Place into the air fryer basket. Depending on the size of your basket and pork chops, you may have to cook in two batches.
- Air fry at 375 degrees F. for 10 minutes, flipping half-way through the cooking time. Internal temperature should read 145 degrees F.
- Remove and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can use bone-in or boneless pork chops, but be sure to use thick-cut.
- Use any cajun or creole seasoning
- You can bake in the oven at 400 degrees F. for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F.
- Grill pork chops on medium-high heat for 12-14 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 391Total Fat: 24gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 132mgSodium: 903mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 40g
The recipes included on this website are written and produced for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist or medical professional, and the nutritional data on this site have not been evaluated or approved by a nutritionist, registered dietician ,or other medical professionals.
Jennifer is the recipe developer and food photographer behind Wanderlust and Wellness since 2016. She creates easy, approachable gluten-free recipes for the everyday home cook; because cooking gluten-free doesn’t mean food has to be complicated or tasteless.
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