These air-fried pork chops are a staple in my weekly dinner rotation—and for good reason. With just 20 minutes and a few simple ingredients, I can get a flavorful, family-approved meal on the table fast.
The secret to getting my kids to love pork chops? I called them “chicken lollipops” the first time I served them. That little trick worked like magic, and now these juicy, tender chops are one of their most-requested meals.
🍴 Why You’ll Love These Air-Fried Pork Chops
- Quick & Easy: Cooks in just 15–20 minutes in the air fryer
- Kid-approved: Mild, juicy, and fun to eat
- Sweet & Savory Glaze: A balsamic peach glaze brings the tangy-sweet complexity of BBQ sauce—but with a lighter, fruit-forward twist
- Minimal cleanup: Just one basket, no splatter, no stress
🍑 About the Balsamic Peach Glaze
This glaze is the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and rich. Made with balsamic vinegar, peach puree, and a hint of garlic or rosemary, it caramelizes beautifully in the air fryer and elevates the pork chops with a bright, jammy finish. It’s a lighter alternative to traditional barbecue sauce but just as bold in flavor.
🥔 Make It a One-Basket Meal: Air-Fried Pork Chops with Rosemary Potatoes
To make dinner even easier, pair your air fryer pork chops with rosemary & sea salt potatoes for a one-basket meal. Just cube some Yukon gold or baby red potatoes, toss them with annatto oil, fresh rosemary, and sea salt, and add them to the air fryer alongside the pork chops. Dinner’s done in one round—crispy, juicy, and bursting with flavor.
🧡 Domestic Gourmet Tip:
For added depth and a beautiful golden color, use Domestic Gourmet Organic Annatto Oil – Aceite de Achiote instead of olive oil when roasting your potatoes or glazing your chops. It enhances the flavor with subtle earthiness and visual appeal.
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Air-Fried Balsamic Peach Glazed Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 4 thin bone-in pork loin chops approximately 1.25lbs
- 2 tsp fresh thyme ½ tsp if using dried thyme
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp fresh cracked black pepper
- ½ cup peach balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees.
- Sprinkle salt, pepper and fresh thyme evenly on both sides of the pork chops.
- Place pork chops in the air fryer and set the timer for 15 minutes.
- After the 15 minutes are up, open the air fryer and use a basting brush to coat the pork chops with the balsamic peach glaze liberally.
- Using tongs, flip the pork chops over and coat the other side.
- Close the air fryer and set the timer to cook for 5 more minutes.
- When the pork chops have finished cooking, open the air fryer and baste them again with the glaze before serving.
Notes
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About the Author: Ciji Castro
Ciji Castro is the CEO and Executive Chef behind Domestic Gourmet, a premium food and lifestyle brand rooted in honoring ancestral cooking and Latin traditions. With a deep love for bold, heritage-inspired flavors and clean ingredients, Ciji leads the vision and culinary direction of Domestic Gourmet’s product line.
Her flagship product, 🌿 Domestic Gourmet Organic Annatto Oil – Aceite de Achiote, brings vibrant color and flavor to every dish—celebrating the flavors of her Cuban and Puerto Rican roots while meeting the standards of today’s health-conscious kitchens.
Through Domestic Gourmet, Ciji is on a mission to share the richness of cultural cooking with a modern and convenient twist—one thoughtfully crafted product at a time.
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