- Pork chops air fryer temperature
- Pork chops air fryer temperature: 180-200°C
- Pork chops air fryer time
- Pork chops air fryer time: 10-20 MIN
- Pork chops safe core check
- Pork chops safe core check: 75°C
Bone-in (Ninja, quick start guide): 12-13 min
75°C for 30 seconds is one of the FSA’s safe core combinations (standard: 70°C for 2 minutes).
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Manufacturer charts for pork chops range from 180 to 200°C for 10 to 20 minutes, for boneless chops between 100g and 600g. Ninja's own quick start guide gives a separate, slightly longer figure for bone-in chops, shown apart from this range rather than blended into it. The Fryer Guide lists every brand's exact pork chop figure in the source table.
Based on 5 manufacturer sources for pork chops. Figures last checked 27 September 2026. See the full list of manuals and articles used on this site on the about and methodology page.
What each brand's guide says
| Brand | Temp | Time | Shake | Amount | Model | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ninja | 200°C | 10-12 min | not stated | 4 boneless (100g each) | AF400UK (Foodi MAX Dual Zone) | Ninja Quick start guide, p.11 |
| Ninja | 200°C | 12-13 min | not stated | 2 bone-in (250g each) | AF400UK (Foodi MAX Dual Zone) | Ninja Quick start guide, p.11 |
| Instant | 180°C | 10-12 min | not stated | not given | Instant Vortex range (UK, brand-level chart) | Instant Brand chart |
| Tower | 180°C | 10-15 min | not stated | 100-600g | T17082 (4 Litre Manual Air Fryer) | Tower Manual, p.8 |
| Tower | 180°C | 15-20 min | not stated | 100-500g | T17149 (7.2 Litre Digital Air Fryer) | Tower Manual, p.14 |
What each source actually says
- Ninja (AF400UK (Foodi MAX Dual Zone)): Chart row, page 11: Pork chops 4 boneless (100g) 200°C 10-12 mins source
- Ninja (AF400UK (Foodi MAX Dual Zone)): Chart row, page 11: Pork chops 2 bone-in (250g each) 200°C 12-13 mins source
- Instant (Instant Vortex range (UK, brand-level chart)): Chart row: Pork Chops 180°C 10-12 mins Air Fry source
- Tower (T17082 (4 Litre Manual Air Fryer)): Chart row, page 8: Pork chops 180 10-15 100-600 source
- Tower (T17149 (7.2 Litre Digital Air Fryer)): Chart row, page 14: Pork chops 180 15-20 100-500 source
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Air fryers in this table
- Ninja AF400UK Check on Amazon
- Tower T17149 Check on Amazon
Reference figure (separate chart, not blended into the main pork chops range)
| Brand | Temp | Time | Shake | Amount | Model | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosori | ~232°C* | 6-14 min | not stated | boneless | Iconic (different model - reference only) | Cosori Brand chart |
| Cosori | ~232°C* | 8-16 min | not stated | bone-in | Iconic (different model - reference only) | Cosori Brand chart |
*Converted from a Fahrenheit-only figure given by the source.
Cosori's Iconic web chart gives boneless and bone-in pork chop figures at 450°F (about 232°C), but Cosori states the Iconic chart applies to that model only, not the Pro LE, Dual Blaze or L501 models used elsewhere by The Fryer Guide, so it's shown here for reference rather than blended into the main pork chop temperature range.
Cite this page: The Fryer Guide. “How Long to Cook Pork Chops in an Air Fryer (UK Times by Brand).” https://thefryerguide.com/cooking-times/pork-chops/. Last checked 27 September 2026. See every source row for pork chops in the full dataset.
Fresh vs frozen
None of the sourced pork chop charts used by The Fryer Guide give a separate frozen pork chop figure. Cook from fresh, or check your own air fryer's manual for a frozen adjustment before using the pork chop times.
Size and thickness adjustments
Ninja's quick start guide gives 10 to 12 minutes at 200°C for four boneless chops (100g each), and a separate 12 to 13 minutes at 200°C for two bone-in chops (250g each). Tower's two manuals give a wider 100g to 600g weight range at 180°C: 10 to 15 minutes on the T17082 and 15 to 20 minutes on the T17149. Instant's chart gives 10 to 12 minutes at 180°C with no weight stated.
Browning and doneness
Pork can have bacteria all the way through the meat, the same as poultry, so chops need to be cooked all the way through rather than served pink. The pork chop readout shows 75°C, the FSA's 75°C for 30 seconds figure, one of the combinations equivalent to its main 70°C for 2 minutes standard.
Ninja's own quick start guide gives two different figures depending on the cut: 10 to 12 minutes at 200°C for boneless chops, and 12 to 13 minutes at 200°C for bone-in chops. Tower's two manuals disagree with each other by 5 minutes at the same 180°C. None of the sourced charts explain the gap, so check chops are cooked through with a food thermometer if in doubt.
From the oven instead?
If you have an oven time and temperature and want the air fryer equivalent, use the oven to air fryer converter.
Frequently asked questions
What temperature should pork chops be cooked at in an air fryer?
Sourced pork chop figures range from 180°C (Tower, Instant) to 200°C (Ninja), for 10 to 20 minutes depending on chop size and thickness.
How long do bone-in pork chops take in an air fryer?
Ninja's quick start guide gives 12 to 13 minutes at 200°C for two bone-in chops (250g each), a minute or two longer than its boneless figure.
Do pork chops need turning in an air fryer?
None of the sourced pork chop charts used by The Fryer Guide state a shake or turn instruction; check your own air fryer's manual.
Why do pork chop times vary so much between sources?
The charts cover different weights, from 100g to 600g, and different cuts, bone-in and boneless, so check chops are cooked all the way through with a food thermometer rather than by time alone.
