Bone-In / Thick Center-Cut Pork Chops in Air Fryer: 375°F (190°C) for 14 Minutes
Cook bone-in / thick center-cut pork chops in an air fryer at 375°F (190°C) for 14 minutes instead of 400°F for 22 minutes in a conventional oven, shaking or turning halfway through cooking until internal temperature reaches 145°f (63°c) followed by a 3-minute rest.
Convert 400°F oven pork chops to 375°F in your air fryer for 12–14 minutes. Flip at 7 minutes and remove when internal temperature hits 145°F (63°C), then rest 3 minutes.
Larger cavity requires longer preheat and slower surface moisture evaporation.
Midpoint (7 min): Flip halfway through at 7 minutes for a golden caramelized crust on both sides
International Oven Dial & UK Gas Mark Reference
| Static °F | Static °C | Fan °C | Gas Mark | Heat Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 225°F | 110°C | 90°C Fan | Gas Mark ¼ | Very Cool / Drying & Meringues |
| 250°F | 120°C | 100°C Fan | Gas Mark ½ | Very Slow / Slow Braising |
| 275°F | 140°C | 120°C Fan | Gas Mark 1 | Slow / Custards & Rich Fruitcakes |
| 300°F | 150°C | 130°C Fan | Gas Mark 2 | Slow–Moderate / Casseroles & Shortbread |
| 325°F | 165°C | 145°C Fan | Gas Mark 3 | Moderate / Cheesecakes & Loaf Cakes |
| 350°F | 180°C | 160°C Fan | Gas Mark 4 | Moderate / Everyday Baking, Cookies & Layer Cakes |
| 375°F | 190°C | 170°C Fan | Gas Mark 5 | Moderately Hot / Pies, Muffins & Roasting |
| 400°F | 200°C | 180°C Fan | Gas Mark 6 | Hot / Crispy Roasting, Puff Pastry & Scones |
| 425°F | 220°C | 200°C Fan | Gas Mark 7 | Hot / Artisan Bread, Roasted Veg & Yorkshire Pudding |
| 450°F | 230°C | 210°C Fan | Gas Mark 8 | Very Hot / Hearth Loaves & High-Heat Roasting |
| 475°F | 245°C | 225°C Fan | Gas Mark 9 | Very Hot / Dutch-Oven Sourdough & Skillet Sear |
| 500°F | 260°C | 240°C Fan | Gas Mark 10 | Extremely Hot / Pizza Stone & Flatbreads |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you keep pork chops tender in an air fryer? ▾
Choose chops at least 1-inch thick, bring them to room temperature before cooking, and do not cook beyond 145°F (63°C) internal temperature.
Do boneless pork chops cook faster than bone-in? ▾
Yes, boneless pork chops typically finish 2 to 3 minutes faster than bone-in chops of equivalent thickness.