This recipe on how to make air fryer shake and bake pork chops is a good one to keep on hand! Thick cut pork chops are tossed in Shake ‘n Bake seasoning mix and placed in the air fryer to cook until juicy and golden brown. This recipe takes just minutes or prep and cooks in about 15 minutes meaning you’ll have dinner on the table in no time.
Serve with a simple lettuce salad or mashed potatoes for a balanced meal. Try my other air fryer or dinner recipes or more dinner time inspiration!
Recipe Highlights
- Quick and Easy: Perfect for busy weeknights, these Shake ‘n Bake juicy pork chops cook in just 10-15 minutes with minimal prep. Just toss the pre-mixed seasoning and pork chops together and place in the air fryer. While the chops you you can prep your side dishes!
- Crispy and Tender: The air fryer creates a crispy golden crust while keeping the pork chops juicy and tender inside. Using center cut thick pork chops helps eliminate the pork chops from drying out.
- Healthy Twist: A lower-fat alternative to traditional fried pork chops, thanks to the air fryer’s cooking method. Plus no mess of frying in oil.
- Family-Friendly: This recipe is simple enough for kids to enjoy and easy for anyone to make, a true family favorite. Serve these pork chops up a number of different ways or with a number of different side dish options!
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Ingredient List & Substitutions
You just need to simple ingredients for this recipe, substitutions are listed below:
- Pork: use center cut boneless pork chops for this recipe, they work the best. I would avoid bone-in pork chops in the air fryer and the thin sliced chops dry out too quickly.
- Shake ‘n Bake: any flavor of shake ‘n bake will work here, I used the original chicken seasoning (works for pork too 🙂 ). You could make your own Shake ‘n Bake with fine or panko bread crumbs or crushed pork rinds and your desired combination on seasonings. This can be found in the seasoning aisle of most grocery stores.
How To Make The Shake n Bake Pork
Let’s talk a little about how to make How To Make Air Fryer Shake and Bake Pork Chops (The printable instructions are in the recipe card below.)
Quick overview:
- Add Shake and Bake to a large gallon bag.
- Moisten pork chops and shake in the coating.
- Place in the air fryer and cook until golden brown.
- Firstly, reheat air fryer to 350 degrees F and spray air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Secondly, add a packet of Shake and Bake seasoning to a large plastic bag. Check that the outside of the pork is slightly moist, if not, moisten with a bit of water. Add one pork chop at a time into the seasoning and shake to coat evenly. Continue with the remaining chops. Or coat pork chops in a shallow bowl.
3. Thirdly, place the coated chops into the prepared air fryer. Air fry for 10-13 minutes (6-8 minutes per side), flipping halfway through. Pork is done once it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F. Enjoy immediately as is or with a fun topping or side dish! Cooking time is dependent on the size and thickness or the pork chops.
Recipe Variations
- Add shredded parmesan cheese to the shake and bake coating mix.
- Serve top with fresh mango salsa or a homemade peach chutney.
- Make into a breaded pork sandwich and top with lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles.
- Serve topped with gravy and fresh parsley.
Recipe Serving Suggestions
Serve these breaded pork chops with your favorite potato recipe and a simple vegetable for a more balanced meal! Or try serving your pork chops with some of these hearty side dish ideas:
- Scalloped Sweet Potatoes – thin sliced sweet potatoes with a creamy sauce.
- Kale Crunch Salad – chopped kale, almonds, and cabbage in a vinaigrette.
- Green Bean Almondine with Bacon – fresh green beans with almonds and bacon.
- Potato Au Gratin – sliced yellow potatoes in a cheesy cream sauce.
- Baked Mac and Cheese – noodles in a white cheddar sauce topped with cracker crumbs.
Tools I Use For The Breaded Pork
- Tongs – a must have kitchen tool! I love these for flipping things in the air fryer. They are stainless steel and clean up super easy.
- Instant 6 qt. Air Fryer – Sleek and functional, the perfect size for 2-3 people. I like this because it has a tray in the bottom which make cleaning easy and it allows for air to circulate evenly. It has a large tray so you don’t have to do so many batches and a window to see into the air fryer while cooking!
- Gallon Ziploc Bag – Shake ‘n Bake no longer contains a shaking bag in the package so I like to use a large gallon bag to shake my chops so they get evenly coated and it’s mess free!
Recipe FAQs
What is Shake and Bake?
Shake ‘n Bake is basically a seasoned breadcrumb-style coating that’s used to make baked chicken, pork, seafood, and vegetables instead of frying them. It’s isn’t as heavy as breadcrumb but coats more then seasoning itself.
You could make your own Shake ‘n Bake with fine breadcrumbs and your desired combination of seasonings. Anything can be coated in the mix as long as it contains a bit of moisture, simply moisten your item with water before coating it.
How long do you cook coated pork chops in the air fryer?
These chops take about 12-15 minutes to cook in the air fryer. Cooking time may vary on size and thickness.
How do I store leftovers?
Leftover pork chops can be cooled completely and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. These are best reheated in the oven or air fryer so they do not get soggy.
How To Make Air Fryer Shake and Bake Pork Chops
Equipment
- Gallon zip top bag
Ingredients
- 1 packet Original Shake and Bake seasoning , any flavor
- 4 Boneless, center cut pork chops, about 1 1/2 pounds
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 350 degrees F and spray air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Add a packet of Shake and Bake seasoning to a gallon bag. Check that the outside of the pork is slightly moist, if not, moisten with a bit of water. Add one pork chop at a time into the seasoning and shake to coat evenly. Continue with the remaining chops.
- Place the coated chops into the prepared air fryer. Air fry for 10-13 minutes, flipping halfway through. Pork is done once it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F. Enjoy immediately.
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