Crispy Air Fryer Pork Chops

• 6 pieces center-cut boneless pork chops (3/4-inch thick)
• 1 large egg
• panko breadcrumbs
• crushed cornflake crumbs
• grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 tsp kosher salt (for seasoning pork chops)
• 0.75 tsp kosher salt (for breading mix)
• sweet paprika
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• chili powder
• black pepper
• cooking oil spray (or oil for spritzing)

Instructions

1. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil.
2. Season pork chops on both sides with 1/2 tsp kosher salt.
3. In a large shallow bowl, combine panko, crushed cornflake crumbs, grated Parmesan, 3/4 tsp kosher salt, sweet paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder and black pepper.
4. Place the beaten egg in a separate bowl.
5. Dip each pork chop into the beaten egg, letting excess drip off, then press into the breadcrumb mixture to coat top, bottom and sides. Shake off excess and set aside.
6. Transfer coated pork chops to the air fryer basket in a single layer (work in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding).
7. Spritz the tops of the pork chops with oil.
8. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 12 minutes total, flipping halfway through and spritzing both sides with oil, until an instant-read thermometer reads 145°F (63°C) in the thickest part.
9. Remove from the air fryer and serve.