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    Home » Recipes » Pork

    Published: Mar 8, 2021 · Modified: Sep 8, 2023 by Jennifer Banz· 48 Comments

    Keto Pork Chops - Crispy Crunchy Breading!

    Servings: 4
    |
    Cals: 301
    |
    Fat: 12
    |
    Carbs: 0
    |
    Fiber:
    |
    Protein: 43
    |
    Time: 30 minutes mins
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    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!

    keto pork chops

    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!

    breading pork chops with pork rinds

    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
    air fryer pork chops

    Keto Pork Chops - Super Crispy!

    You will love these easy and crispy keto pork chops. They are breaded in a pork rind crust and you will not believe how crispy they get!
    5 from 20 votes
    Course: dinner
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 301
    Author: Jennifer Banz

    This post may contain affiliate links

    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
    • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon Onion powder
    • 2 large Eggs, beaten

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer (Here's the air fryer I like best on Amazon)

    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.

    Notes

    Here is the Air Fryer I have: https://amzn.to/2M6vrXf
    Nutrition is for a 4 ounce pork chop and ¼th of the breading
    Servings: 4

    Nutrition per serving

    Calories: 301 | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g

    Nutrition is provided as a courtesy only. Please re-calculate on your own with the ingredients and amounts you used for the most accurate data.

    Keyword :gluten free, recipe for keto pork chops

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    1. Jennifer says

      September 16, 2024 at 11:02 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
    2. Susan says

      February 08, 2023 at 7:53 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
    3. Kay says

      September 06, 2022 at 5:18 pm

      5 stars
      I made this tonight in my air fryer. It was delicious. Pork chops were so juicy. Definitely a keeper! Thanks Jennifer!

      Reply
    4. BB says

      August 22, 2022 at 5:57 pm

      5 stars
      I used Tabasco flavored pork rinds because that is what I had on hand. Turned out great!

      Reply
    5. Angela says

      June 07, 2022 at 7:02 pm

      5 stars
      This one's a keeper! So moist, tender, and crispy. Thank you for sharing this recipe, Jennifer!!!

      Reply
    6. Peggy says

      May 19, 2022 at 1:33 pm

      Can you store left over crushed pork rinds

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        May 25, 2022 at 9:03 am

        Yes in an airtight container.

        Reply
    7. Nora says

      April 18, 2022 at 8:14 pm

      5 stars
      I made this tonight and it turned out amazing, a new favorite in my home thanks for sharing

      Reply
    8. Mare says

      March 09, 2022 at 7:18 am

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
    9. yiayia says

      September 20, 2021 at 10:46 am

      5 stars
      Delicious.......can't wait to try pork chop recipe! Thank You

      Reply
    10. Dina F says

      May 20, 2021 at 3:52 pm

      5 stars
      I made this in the oven and it was so delicious. A big hit with the family!

      Reply
    11. Shirley says

      April 20, 2021 at 7:00 am

      5 stars
      I just got a new air fryer and can’t wait to try this.

      Reply
    12. Justin says

      February 28, 2021 at 9:59 am

      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!

      Reply
    13. Amber says

      January 20, 2021 at 9:17 am

      How much of each seasoning???

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        January 22, 2021 at 12:07 pm

        The amounts are in the recipe card above

        Reply
        • Jennifer says

          April 18, 2021 at 9:08 pm

          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.

        • jenniferbanz says

          April 21, 2021 at 10:40 am

          I haven't tried it in the oven! Let me know your results if you try it.

    14. Jeanette Gainer says

      January 10, 2021 at 9:17 am

      Do you spray them with an oil before air frying?

      Reply
      • Mia says

        March 02, 2023 at 2:55 pm

        I would definitely spray with either avocado or olive oil.

        Reply
    15. Kathleen Terry says

      November 16, 2020 at 5:04 pm

      5 stars
      Awesome recipe! Husband loved it!

      Reply
    16. Amy says

      November 14, 2020 at 4:13 am

      I thought eggs have carb. Do you not need to count the carbs if it's just for breading?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        November 16, 2020 at 1:07 pm

        It would be less than 1 carb for the whole recipe

        Reply
    17. Kelly says

      September 08, 2020 at 6:30 pm

      5 stars
      These are delicious! First time using my air fryer and they turned out great!

      Reply
    18. Krisanne says

      September 05, 2020 at 2:57 am

      5 stars
      Great recipe thanks so much Jennifer, have done a few of your recipes and never disappoint , tagged you on Instagram cheers

      Reply
    19. Ashley says

      August 29, 2020 at 2:44 pm

      Can the pork chops be bone-in? Or do they have to be boneless to cook in the air fryer? Thanks!

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        August 31, 2020 at 9:07 am

        They can be bone in, they will just take longer to cook

        Reply
    20. De says

      July 30, 2020 at 6:33 pm

      5 stars
      Easy recipe! Came out perfect and juicy! Pork rinds are a perfect substitute and compliment!

      Reply
    21. Sherry says

      April 29, 2020 at 1:55 pm

      5 stars
      OMG!!! This is hands down the best recipe. Nice color, crispy on outside and juicy inside. Thanks for sharing. This one’s a keeper.

      Reply
    22. Michelle says

      October 27, 2019 at 7:45 pm

      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!

      Reply
    23. Ginny says

      September 15, 2019 at 2:09 pm

      5 stars
      This is a wonderful recipe!
      Loved it! 5 Stars all the way!
      Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
    24. Carol says

      June 20, 2019 at 3:06 pm

      5 stars
      A new family favorite!!!

      Reply
    25. Karen says

      June 10, 2019 at 7:27 pm

      5 stars
      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?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        June 13, 2019 at 7:01 pm

        The recipe calls for 1 to 2 inch thick pork chops

        Reply
    26. Colleen says

      April 09, 2019 at 11:17 am

      These pork chops are amazingly wonderful!!

      Reply
    27. Christine says

      March 01, 2019 at 2:20 pm

      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

      Reply
    28. Jennifer Deal says

      February 25, 2019 at 7:28 am

      5 stars
      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.

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        February 26, 2019 at 5:02 pm

        Yes, it would be good for other meats...so glad you liked it!

        Reply
    29. Amy says

      February 19, 2019 at 6:13 am

      I have a nuwave air fryer,at what watts do you cook these at?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        February 19, 2019 at 2:59 pm

        I use a Nuwave as well

        Reply
      • Amy says

        November 02, 2022 at 6:56 am

        Wattage is listed on your air fryer. Cook chops at 400*F

        Reply
    30. Leslie Lawrence says

      January 20, 2019 at 9:19 am

      I am making tonight. Any suggestions for sides?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        January 20, 2019 at 9:26 am

        I usually make something with cauliflower...riced, cheesy, mashed. Or just a salad

        Reply
    31. Karen says

      January 18, 2019 at 10:59 am

      Can you do this recipe with Chicken thighs? If so, what is the recommended cook time?
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        January 18, 2019 at 12:06 pm

        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.

        Reply
    32. Ivy says

      January 18, 2019 at 10:21 am

      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?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        January 18, 2019 at 12:07 pm

        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

        Reply
    33. Paul McBride says

      January 17, 2019 at 11:32 am

      Can you prep the porkchop with the coating early in the day and cook later
      Thanks Paul

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        January 17, 2019 at 3:11 pm

        I am thinking that would make the coating soggy but if you try it let me know how it works out!

        Reply

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