Main dish

Air-Fryer Garlic Pork Chop

Thick pork chop marinated with garlic and air-fried—crisp outside, tender inside, one serving with rice.

Total 26 min Air fryer Easy 1 servings
Air fryer Air fryer mealsCooking for one
Air-Fryer Garlic Pork Chop

Pound thin, marinate, then air-fry—easier than deep-frying in a small kitchen.

Steps

How to make it

Prep 10 min · Cook 16 min

  1. Pound pork loin chop to about 1 cm thick with a meat mallet or the back of a knife; score tough membranes; pat surface dry with paper towels.
  2. Mince garlic (3 cloves); mix with soy sauce (1 tbsp), rice wine (1 tbsp), salt, black pepper, and olive oil (1 tsp) into a marinade. Rub both sides of the chop and marinate 10 minutes.
  3. While marinating, shred cabbage (80 g), massage with a pinch of salt for 3 minutes, rinse off salt, squeeze dry, and set aside.
  4. Preheat air fryer to 190°C for 3 minutes.
  5. Place chop in the basket in a single layer—do not fold or stack. Air-fry at 190°C for 8 minutes; open, flip, then air-fry 6 minutes more until golden.
  6. Pierce the thickest part with a knife tip—no bloody juices and meat juices should look slightly clear when fully cooked. Rest chop 2 minutes to reabsorb juices.
  7. Slice and plate with shredded cabbage; serve hot.

Tips & storage

Make it easier

  • No meat mallet? Wrap the chop in plastic and tap with a skillet bottom.
  • Pat ingredients dry and arrange them in a single layer with room for airflow so they brown evenly.

Best fresh; refrigerate up to 1 day; reheat at 160°C for 3 minutes.

Substitutions

Chicken thighPork loin

FAQ

No air fryer?

Pan-sear with little oil, about 3–4 minutes per side—similar but needs more attention.

How should I adjust the air-frying time for different thicknesses?

Start with the stated time and check the thickest piece. Add 2–3 minutes at a time rather than extending the cook in one large jump.