How Long to Cook Pork Chops in the Oven

If you have ever wondered how long to cook pork chops in the oven or air fryer, they take 30 to 45 minutes in a 350 F oven or 20 to 30 minutes in an air fryer at the same temperature. However, the cooking time will depend on the temperature you are cooking the chops at, their thickness, and whether you use foil or not. Here is some information about how long to cook pork chops in the oven.

How Long to Bake Pork Chops in the Oven

Baking pork chops in the oven will take between 20 and 45 minutes. The time will vary depending on many factors such as the temperature you cook them at, the thickness of the pork chops, whether they are boneless or bone-in, whether you cover them with foil or not, and much more. As a rule of thumb, pork chops will always require between 20 and 40 minutes to cook regardless of the varying factors.

How Long to Bake Pork Chops in an Air Fryer

Pork chops will need approximately 15 to 30 minutes to bake in an air fryer, no matter what size they are. For example, boneless pork chops that are 1 inch thick will take about 15 to 20 minutes to bake in an air fryer at 350 F. One thing I recommend is to cover your pork chops with aluminum foil when baking them in the air fryer or else they could dry out.

It is ideal to soak pork chops in brine for about 3 hours before baking them uncovered in an air fryer, as this will allow the chops to absorb moisture and flavor, and prevent them from drying out.

It is a good idea to start checking the internal temperature of the chops 5 minutes before the recommended baking time has elapsed to avoid overcooking them or having them dry out. Continue checking the temperature every 2 minutes until the chops are cooked through.

How Long to Bake Bone-in Pork Chops

Baking bone-in pork chops will always take longer than boneless chops, usually 35 to 45 minutes at 350 F. For example, a 1-inch thick bone-in pork chop will take about 40 to 45 minutes at 350 F. In general, bone-in pork chops need to be baked for 10% to 20% longer than boneless chops.

How to Know Pork Chops are Done

You will be able to tell that the pork chops are cooked once the internal temperature reaches between 145 F and 165 F. Make sure to check the temperature in the thicker part of the chops.

You should check the internal temperature about 5 minutes before the recommended baking time has elapsed to ensure they do not overcook.

How to Tell if Pork Chops are Done Without a Thermometer

If you don't have a thermometer, rest assured that you can still check the doneness of the meat you are cooking. The firmness of the pork chop can also be used as a measure of doneness.

When you press into the chops, you want them to be firm but not too hard as that will mean the pork is tough and dry. Look for soft spots in the middle to ensure the pork is still tender. An extremely hard pork chop means it is well done.

I learned a fun trick that helped me determine how well meat is cooked through. For beginners, this is very helpful information.

1. Touch the meaty area under your thumb on your left hand. It will feel like raw meat.
2. When you press the pad under your thumb and first finger together, you'll notice that the meat is more cooked for each finger. 
3. Finger 1 is rare, finger 2 is medium-rare, finger 3 is medium well, and finger 4 is well done.
4. Using the information above, you can compare how your hand feels when you press your finger into it with any kind of meat as you are cooking it.

How Long to Bake Pork Chops at 350 F

Baking pork chops in the oven at 350 F, uncovered, will take 20 to 30 minutes, and it will take 18 to 25 minutes if you bake pork chops covered with aluminum foil. Bake the pork chops until the internal temperature are 145 F internally.

When baking pork chops in the air fryer, it will take about 15 to 20 minutes uncovered and about 15 minutes covered.

How Long to Bake Pork Chops at 400 F

If you are using boneless pork chops, preheat the oven to 400 F and bake them for 25 minutes. Bone-in chops that are about 1 inch thick will take 27 to 30 minutes to cook thoroughly.

How Long to Bake Pork Chop at 425 F

Bone-in pork chops that are about 1 inch thick should be baked at 425 F for 20 minutes. However, 1-inch thick boneless pork chops should be baked for 18 minutes at 425 F. You can cut a slit into the middle of the pork to determine its doneness if you don't have a thermometer.

Baked Pork Chop Ingredients

• 4 boneless pork chops, about 1 inch thick

For the Rub

• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp mustard powder
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp ground black pepper

For the Brine

• 4 cups water
• ¼ cup kosher salt
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp peppercorns

How to Bake Pork Chops at 400 F

1. Preheat the oven to 400 F.
2. Combine the water, salt, brown sugar, and peppercorns in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove the saucepan from the heat once the sugar and salt have dissolved.
3. After the brine has cooled, pour over the pork chops, and refrigerate them for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
4. Remove the pork chops from the brine and pat them with paper towels.
5. You should cut slits in the fat cap of your pork chops if they have one.
6. For the rub, mix the brown sugar with the garlic powder, mustard powder, paprika, and ground black pepper in a bowl; rub the mixture all over the pork chops.
7. Bake the pork chops for 20 minutes at 400 F. 
8. Then, you should broil the pork chops for 2-4 minutes, or until they reach 140 F.
9. Allow the chops to rest for 5 minutes before serving (the temperature will reach 145 F during this time).

How Long to Bake Pork Chops from Frozen

You can cook pork chops from frozen in a 350 F oven for about 40 minutes to 45 minutes. To do so, preheat the oven to 350 F. Then, place frozen pork chops in a greased baking pan. Pour a sauce over them made of melted butter, lemon juice, vinegar, and any flavor you like. Place the frozen pork chops in the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145 F.

The pork chops can also be browned in a skillet after cooking to get an amazing golden brown color and a crispy texture. Just heat 2 tbsp of vegetable oil in a skillet set over high heat, and brown the chops for 1 minute on each side.

How Long Does it Take to Cook Frozen Pork Chops in An Air Fryer?

Baking frozen pork chops in the air fryer will take about 10 to 15 minutes at 400 F. Preheat the air fryer to 400 F. Spray some oil in the air fryer basket and over the frozen pork chops to avoid sticking. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145 F. Make sure you leave some space between the chops and don't overcrowd the basket.

Baked Pork Chops Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1 pork chop

• Calories: 234
• Carbohydrates: 6g,
• Protein: 29g
• Fat: 9g
• Saturated Fat: 3g
• Cholesterol: 90mg
• Sodium: 66mg
• Potassium: 500mg
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 6g
• Vitamin A: 123IU
• Calcium: 14mg
• Iron: 1mg

How Long to Cook Pork Chops in the Oven

Author: Emily Hill Cooking Method:Baking Cuisine:American Courses:Dinner

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 15 minutesCook time: 20 minutesRest time: 30 minutesTotal time:1 hour 5 minutesServings:4 Pork ChopsCalories:234 kcal Best Season:Available

Description

If you have ever wondered how long to cook pork chops in the oven or air fryer, they take 30 to 45 minutes in a 350 F oven or 20 to 30 minutes in an air fryer at the same temperature. However, the cooking time will depend on the temperature you are cooking the chops at, their thickness, and whether you use foil or not. Here is some information about how long to cook pork chops in the oven.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless pork chops, about 1 inchthick

For the Rub

• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp mustard powder
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp ground black pepper

For the Brine

• 4 cups water
• ¼ cup kosher salt
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp peppercorns

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 F.
2. Combine the water, salt, brown sugar, and peppercorns in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove the saucepan from the heat once the sugar and salt have dissolved.
3. After the brine has cooled, pour over the pork chops, and refrigerate them for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
4. Remove the pork chops from the brine and pat them with paper towels.
5. You should cut slits in the fat cap of your pork chops if they have one.
6. For the rub, mix the brown sugar with the garlic powder, mustard powder, paprika, and ground black pepper in a bowl; rub the mixture all over the pork chops.
7. Bake the pork chops for 20 minutes at 400 F. 
8. Then, you should broil the pork chops for 2-4 minutes, or until they reach 140 F.
9. Allow the chops to rest for 5 minutes before serving (the temperature will reach 145 F during this time).

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