Keto Pork Chops – Crispy Crunchy Breading!
You will love these easy keto pork chops. They are breaded in a pork rind crust and you will not believe how crispy they get! These keto pork chops can be made in the air fryer or the oven and they are zero net carbs!
These keto Pork Chops are similar to my pork rind chicken nuggets. I used the same simple breading recipe for both because it is so easy to make and super delicious!
For this recipe I used 2 inch thick pork chops because that is what comes in my Butcher Box subscription. These take about 18-20 minutes to cook. If your pork chops are thinner, you would cook them for a shorter time. 1 inch pork chops take about 12 minutes.
Pork rind breading – super crispy and zero net carbs!
To start this easy pork chop recipe, we need to get our breading station ready. This involves finely crushing the pork rinds in the food processor, adding the seasonings, and beating 2 eggs.
The seasonings in the pork rind breading are salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. The pork rinds crush up in seconds in the food processor and then we mix in the seasonings and put them in a shallow bowl or plate.
The ingredients amounts are in the recipe card below.
Now we just coat each pork chop in the beaten egg, coat them in the crushed pork rinds, and put them in the air fryer or on a sheet tray. Easy peasy!
How long to cook the pork chops?
Place each one in the air fryer and we’re going to cook these for 10 minutes on each side at 400F.
My pork chops were thick so if yours are thinner, they would need less time.
They come out super crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. You are going to love how easy this air fryer pork chops recipe is!
The Air fryer is my new favorite cooking appliance! Check out my other air fryer recipes:
- Air fryer pork tenderloin
- 4 easy air fryer recipes for beginners
- air fryer stuffed mushrooms
- air fryer bang bang shrimp
Keto Pork Chops – Super Crispy!
Ingredients
- 4 1-2 inch thick boneless pork chops
- 1 3 ounce Bag pork rinds, crushed in the food processor
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion powder
- 2 large Eggs, beaten
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, mix the crushed pork rinds with the seasonings. In a separate shallow bowl, add in the beaten eggs. One at a time, coat the pork chops in the egg, then in the pork rind mixture. Place the breaded pork chops in the air fryer.
- For 1 inch pork chops, set the air fryer at 400F for 12 minutes and flip half way through. For 2 inch thick pork chops, set the air fryer for 20 minutes and cook half way through. Pork chops are done when an internal temperature thermometer reads 145-160F.
Oven Instructions
- Place the breaded pork chops on a sheet tray and bake in a 425F oven for 15 minutes on each side or until an internal meat thermometer reads 145F.
I’m having a problem- I have tried to make the pork rind pork chops in the air fryer, but the breading comes out gummy and not at all crispy. I’m cooking them at 400 degrees and have let them cook for nearly 15 minutes (chops are boneless and very thin) but no crisp to the breading! What am i doing wrong??
They need to cook longer so the breading can crisp. That’s why I used thick pork chops so the meat doesn’t overcook.
This was my first time to use an air fryer, and I was so happy with the result! I used ready-made Pork Panko from Walmart and added pepper to the spices. It was very flavorful! Thank you for the recipe. I look forward to making more!
ABSOLUTELY wonderful! I added a 1/2 tsp of celery seeds but otherwise followed the recipe and we were blown away by the flavour and the superb crispy texture!
THANKS for the perfect keto ‘breaded’ pork chop recipe!
I made this tonight in my air fryer. It was delicious. Pork chops were so juicy. Definitely a keeper! Thanks Jennifer!
I used Tabasco flavored pork rinds because that is what I had on hand. Turned out great!
This one’s a keeper! So moist, tender, and crispy. Thank you for sharing this recipe, Jennifer!!!
Can you store left over crushed pork rinds
Yes in an airtight container.
I made this tonight and it turned out amazing, a new favorite in my home thanks for sharing
Fantastic recipe! I made these in my air fryer, and they came out so flavorful and crispy. This dish has made it into the dinner options rotation in my house!
Delicious…….can’t wait to try pork chop recipe! Thank You
I made this in the oven and it was so delicious. A big hit with the family!
I just got a new air fryer and can’t wait to try this.
Any reason why when making these, we can never get the entire outside crispy as described? It always seems to have spots that are mushy towards the center, crispy towards the edges. Any advice would definitely be appreciated!
How much of each seasoning???
The amounts are in the recipe card above
Have you tried them in the oven? Are they as crispy? I have an air fryer but I need to cook 6 pork chops at a time.
I haven’t tried it in the oven! Let me know your results if you try it.
Do you spray them with an oil before air frying?
I would definitely spray with either avocado or olive oil.
Awesome recipe! Husband loved it!
I thought eggs have carb. Do you not need to count the carbs if it’s just for breading?
It would be less than 1 carb for the whole recipe
These are delicious! First time using my air fryer and they turned out great!
Great recipe thanks so much Jennifer, have done a few of your recipes and never disappoint , tagged you on Instagram cheers
Can the pork chops be bone-in? Or do they have to be boneless to cook in the air fryer? Thanks!
They can be bone in, they will just take longer to cook
Easy recipe! Came out perfect and juicy! Pork rinds are a perfect substitute and compliment!
OMG!!! This is hands down the best recipe. Nice color, crispy on outside and juicy inside. Thanks for sharing. This one’s a keeper.
I just got my air fryer this weekend and this was the first thing I tried. Used bread crumbs instead of pork rinds and the thick cut boneless chops. SO GOOD! Very tender and moist. Will definitely make these again and everyone needs an air fryer!
This is a wonderful recipe!
Loved it! 5 Stars all the way!
Thank you for sharing.
A new family favorite!!!
The recipe calls for 1/2” thick pork chops, but gives cooking times for 1” and 2” pork chops. How long would you cook the 1/2” ones?
The recipe calls for 1 to 2 inch thick pork chops
These pork chops are amazingly wonderful!!
This sounds great. Just watched your YT video.; thanks for the simplicity.
I’m going to purchase one soon and have a question for you and your subscribers.
I heard you can layer food so you can prepare an entire meal. Is this true? I realize it would require some racks.
Thanks
Tried for first time last night. My husband was sceptical, but said they were amazing. He even mentioned this recipe would be good for other meats too. Going to make again ? thanks.
Yes, it would be good for other meats…so glad you liked it!
I have a nuwave air fryer,at what watts do you cook these at?
I use a Nuwave as well
Wattage is listed on your air fryer. Cook chops at 400*F
I am making tonight. Any suggestions for sides?
I usually make something with cauliflower…riced, cheesy, mashed. Or just a salad
Can you do this recipe with Chicken thighs? If so, what is the recommended cook time?
Thanks!
If they are bone in chicken thighs, they will probably require the same amount of time (20 minutes). Be sure to check for a safe temp and cook longer if needed.
Hi Jen, how do you think this could adapted for those without an airfryer? Plain ole oil in a skillet or baked in the oven at the same specs? Or what do you think?
I would bake them in the oven at 400F for 20 minutes if they are 2 inches thick. Check for a safe temp with a meat thermometer and cook longer if needed
Can you prep the porkchop with the coating early in the day and cook later
Thanks Paul
I am thinking that would make the coating soggy but if you try it let me know how it works out!