Air Fryer Pork Chops

Step 1

Combine brine ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Once sugar and salt are dissolved, remove from heat and cool completely.

Step 2

Pour cooled brine over pork chops and let sit at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours. Drain well and dab dry with a paper towel.

Step 3

Preheat air fryer to 400°F.

Step 4

Mix rub ingredients and massage into pork chops.

Step 5

Place pork chops in the air fryer basket and cook 12 minutes, turning after 6 minutes or until chops reach 145°F. Do not overcook.

Step 6

Rest 5 minutes before cutting.