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This recipe for Keto Air Fryer Pork Chops is the perfect quick supper that the entire family will love. Have it on the table in less than 30 minutes from start to finish, plus clean up is a breeze! Follow the recipe as directed, or try changing it up with your favorite seasonings to make it your own.
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For the, longest time, my air fryer was mostly used for roasting veggies and homemade chicken wings (both of which it does spectacularly btw) But, lately, I've been trying to branch out and cook more things in the air fryer. This pork chop recipe is my first big hit and for good reason!
For other great keto air fryer recipes check out my keto fried chicken, air fryer crab cakes, or bacon and brown sugar little smokies.
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Ingredients and Substitutions
I used some pretty basic seasonings, but you could easily change it up with your favorites. I think using ranch or taco seasoning in place of the ones I have listed would be phenomenal and I plan on trying one of those the next time I make this.
Here is what you will need:
- Boneless pork chops - Save money but cutting a pork loin into chops! You can also use this recipe with chicken tenders or thighs!
- Almond Flour or use crushed pork rinds
- Grated Parmesan Cheese for this recipe the cheap, Kraft parmesan works best.
- Garlic Powder, Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning, and Paprika see my note above about the seasoning.
FAQs
How do I prevent the pork chops from becoming dry?
To prevent dryness, avoid overcooking the pork chops. Use an instant-read thermometer to check that the internal temperature reaches around 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare or 160°F (71°C) for medium.
Can I use bone-in pork chops instead of boneless?
Yes, bone-in pork chops can be cooked in an air fryer. The cooking time might be slightly longer than boneless chops due to the bone.
Do I need to preheat the air fryer before cooking?
Preheating the air fryer can help achieve even cooking and better browning. Preheat the air fryer to the recommended temperature before adding the pork chops.
How should I store and reheat leftovers?
Store leftover pork chops in the fridge or freezer. For the best results, I suggest allowing them to thaw fully if frozen, and reheating them in the air fryer at 425 degrees for 3-5 minutes or until heated through.
Can I bake these pork chops in the oven instead?
If you don't have an air fryer, you can bake these in the oven at 350 degrees F for about 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through. The time may vary depending on how thick your chops are. I also like to bake them on a baking rack to prevent the bottoms from getting soggy.
Be sure to check out these other great recipes:
- Air Fryer Fried Chicken | Keto, Paleo
- Air Fryer Crab Cakes with Easy Lemon Aioli | Low Carb
- Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Casserole with Pork Chops
- Maple Butter Pork Tenderloin | Keto
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Crispy Keto Air Fryer Pork Chops
Sabra - This Mom's Menu
This recipe for Crispy Air Fryer Pork Chops is the perfect quick supper that the entire family will love. Have it on the table in less then 30 minutes from start to finish, plus clean up is a breeze! Follow the recipe as directed, or try changing it up with your favorite seasonings to make it your own.
4.48 from 70 reviewers
Servings 6 servings
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 12 minutes mins
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lb Boneless Pork Chops 6 pork chops
- ⅓ cup Almond Flour or crushed pork rinds
- ¼ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat your air fryer to 360 degrees F
Meanwhile, combine all ingredients EXCEPT pork chops into a large ziplock bag.
Place the pork chops into the bag, seal it, and then shake to coat the pork chops.
Remove from the bag and place in the air fryer in a single layer. Cook for 8-12 minutes depending upon the thickness of your pork chops.
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The nutrition information listed here is only an estimate and is simply provided as a courtesy. It nor any other information within this post should constitute medical or nutritional advice. Be sure to read all packaging and ingredient labels for potential allergens. Optional ingredients are not included unless otherwise specified.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 pork chopsCalories: 232kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 27gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 128mgPotassium: 451mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 343IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 1mg
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Danea says
Do you think potato starch could be used in place of almond flour?
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Sabra says
I've never used potato starch so I am not really sure. I would maybe try it with just one pork chop first and see how it goes. If you do, let me know how it turns out!
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Susan says
Don't use potato starch if you are on keto. Lots of carbs. Try coating with mustard and putting the chops in a bag with ranch dressing powder. You will be amazed.
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Annemarie Russell says
This sounds wonderful. Goung to make it today
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Katie says
This recipe turned out amazing! My family will be making this on repeat!
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Sabra says
So glad that you all liked it! Thanks for the review 🙂
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Alana says
Tony Chachere is not always GF. There are some alternative Cajun spices that areGF
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Lisa says
This sounds good. I'm going to try with bone-In pork chops tonight
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Sabra says
Thank you! Let me know how it goes 🙂
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Aliescha says
Mine did not turn out crispy and brown. Any ideas what I may have done wrong? First air fryer attempt.
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Sabra says
My best guess is that you may need to turn up the temp on your air fryer a little. If that doesn't work, try spritzing them with a little olive oil before air frying and that should help as well.
If you try it again let me know how it goes!
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Lynn says
I made this today, my birthday. It's a winner! My family loved it. Only thing, I put 370 in the air fryer oven and cooked it first for 15 minutes and then 10 more minutes. But overall, this recipe is a winner...so yummy..I will make it again in Christmas.
Thanks for sharing
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jami S says
This recipe with pork rinds makes them SO crispy, with the almond flour and parm cheese! The pork rind recipe my entire family was in AWE OVER!!! IT WAS CRAZY GOOD with Tonys, Paprika, and garlic powder!
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Cedric says
Can I use coconut flour instead of almond?
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Sabra says
Coconut flour doesn't work quite as well for me, since it is so absorbent it's hard to get it really crispy without drying out the pork chops too much
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Clarissa says
Made this tonight and it was yummy! Used Cajun seasoning in stead of creole and added McCormick’s pink Himalayan salt and herb blend.
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Cinnamon says
My husband usually isn't a fan of my "diet" food, but he told me to keep this recipe. Came out crispy, moist and evenly cooked! I used homemade ranch seasoning which gave it a great flavor. Keep these family friendly recipes coming 🙂
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Paula says
Can I just use regular flour?
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Sabra says
Regular flour won't crisp up like the almond flour, but you could sub panko!
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Rebekah says
I made these for dinner tonight and these were the best pork chops I’ve made yet. My chops were bigger so I cooked them longer in my air fryer. I definitely will make these again. Thanks for a great recipe!
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Sabra says
Thanks for the great review Rebekah! Glad you enjoyed them!
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Veronica says
Can you use plain pork rinds instead of flour.?
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Renee G. says
Yep, that’s what I used tonight! Actually I used spicy ones. The whole family loved them. I did have to cook them about twice as long as indicated, but I used really thick chops.
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Sandra McGarry says
This recipe sounds fantastic and I am anxious to try it. I do have one question. Under NOTES it states 2g carbs. It also says 1 net carb and under nutrition it says Carbohydrates 0g. Please clarify.
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Sabra says
Hi Sandra! This recipe has 2g of total carbs per pork chop, and 1g of Fiber which makes 1 Net Carb. Net carbs are calculated by the total carbs minus the fiber, sorry for any confusion, hope that helps!
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Celeste Neigel says
Have you tried this with bone-in pork chops?
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Sabra says
I haven't but I'm sure that it would work fine 🙂 You may need to adjust the cooking time a little bit, but otherwise, the recipe would be the same
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Sarah says
This is so delicious! Easy to make and something my entire family loved. Thanks for sharing!
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Taylor Davis says
We loved this but im wondering if it would be good with chicken as well.
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Sabra says
Thank you Taylor! It is great with chicken! Check out these recipes for Fried chicken and chicken tenders for a slightly different, but similar recipe 🙂
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Tiffany says
The seasoning stays on without dipping it in egg or anything?
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Sabra says
Yep!
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Niki says
Have you tried wheat flour before?
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Sabra says
No, I haven't, but I am fairly certain that it wouldn't get crispy. If you aren't concerned with keeping the carbs low, your best bet would probably be breadcrumbs - panko or regular. Hope that helps!
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TheaMaria says
I hate to give this only four stars because it tasted absolutely delicious. The meat was so juicy and flavorful. Love how quick it was to prep & cook However it wasn't the least bit crispy! And I was really looking forward to a crispy pork chop.
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Jeff Weeks says
Hi. Sabre. I'm a single guy who likes to eat but hates having to messup the whole kitchen for just one. I made this recipe tonight. This fat boy is happy. It's easy fast and taste great. Thanks and I can't wait to try some of you other recipes.
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Erin says
I just made these and they are amazing!! I made them as a meal prep and I’m bummed they won’t stay as crispy after being in the fridge, but I will definitely make them again for my family to try!
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Heather G says
This is one of the only recipes I have that the whole family loves!!! I omit the Parmesan to make it dairy free (I’m allergic) but they still absolutely love it. My daughter calls it “the good chicken” even though it’s pork chops, but it’s a compliment since pork chops always had a bad name in our house. Thanks!
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Crystal Zoblisien says
Just FYI, if you are using the Tony’s spice, you cannot label this gluten free as they use wheat in their spice mix. It’s not safe for those suffering with celiac disease.
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Brandy says
Tony’s creole is not gluten free!!! It’s says wheat on the ingredients list.
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JoAnn Reed says
My husband absolutely loved these pork chops! Said this was his favorite food that I had cooked in the air fryer and told me not to lose this recipe!
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Michele D says
I really liked the breading, although I substituted cajun seasoning with the creole since it’s what I have. I also lightly seasoned my pork chops with salt and pepper prior to putting it in the breading mix. The pork chops came out pretty pale from the air fryer but I didn’t want to cook it to death. So I ended up pan frying it for a couple of minutes on each side to give it a nice brown. It turned out beautiful and delicious. Will definitely make it again although I may opt to just bake it instead for next time.
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Colleen says
I made these for dinner last night, and they were delicious. Super quick and easy too.
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Jennifer says
Yummy! I didn’t have almond flour, so I used Pork Rind “Pablo” crumbs!
It was amazing in my air fryer. This is a crazy good recipe, will be a new “go to” for family dinner!!
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Jennifer says
I meant Panko…. Darn spellcheck!! UGH!
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Thelma Cadieux says
I will try it tonight, looks yummy! I assume I will use the Air Fryer Option on the menu, If not, please let me know. Thank you for sharing!
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Pam Ames says
These pork chops were so good. They were a big hit at our house.
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Sabra says
Thanks for the review!
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zoritoler imol says
Only wanna admit that this is invaluable, Thanks for taking your time to write this.
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4.48 from 70 votes (42 ratings without comment)
