Thick-cut pork chops with a smoky paprika rub, cooked in the air fryer until the outside is golden and the inside stays juicy. Ready in under 20 minutes with minimal cleanup.
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Pat pork chops dry with paper towels. Rub both sides with olive oil.
Mix smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Season both sides of each chop evenly.
Warm up the air fryer at 200°C (400°F) for 3 minutes.
Place pork chops in a single layer. Cook at 200°C (400°F) for 7 minutes.
Flip the chops and cook for another 7 minutes until golden brown.
Rest the pork chops for 3 minutes before serving.
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