Thin pork chops (½-inch or less) are high-risk in the air fryer because the moisture margin is tiny. Here's the tested method from 18 logged cooks across 3 fryers.400°F, no preheat, 8 minutes total, flip at 5. Dry brine 40 minutes before cooking — ½ teaspoon salt per chop, air-dry in the fridge uncovered. The surface dehydrates just enough to brown fast; the interior stays at 145°F.Tested on Smithfield, Hormel, and grocery-store-butcher cuts. All hit safe temp with pink-in-the-middle at 8 minutes.
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Brennan Leitao
Brennan Leitao - Data analyst turned air fryer obsessive. With 400+ logged cook sessions and 6 air fryers tested side by side, he treats every recipe like a controlled experiment. Based in Columbus, Ohio, he writes about beef, potatoes, and vegetables.
