Crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside, these breaded pork chops are dredged in almond flour for a gluten-free, low carb comfort dish made in your air fryer!

Growing up, we ate a ton of shake n bake pork chops – and as the oldest of four, I was usually the one that helped make said pork chops. Plus for a family of six, pork chops in the oven were a pretty inexpensive dinner; so easy and cost effective, a win all around.
As a grown-up, it’s just as easy to make your own breaded pork chops, that don’t require a box with extra preservatives I don’t need. And I love making them in the air fryer for the best breaded pork chops – crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside!
I make these Almond Breaded Pork Chops quite a bit. Jason loves them! They’re nutty from blanched almond meal, and comforting, and virtually guiltless. Serve them with mashed cauliflower and a side salad, and you’ve got a clean and comforting dinner!
After you make these (low-carb) shake n bake style pork chops, try my Dijon Mustard Pork Chops and Pesto Grilled Porks next.
almond breaded pork chops ingredients
When I first made these a few years back, it wasn’t AS easy to find almond meal in the grocery as it is now. I used to buy in bulk on Amazon, but now you can find pretty much anywhere. And honestly, this brand is my go-to and I typically can find it at Walmart (shockingly) – but please use any brand you like. I do suggest blanched, because it’s ground more fine, which means less clump for your breading mixture.
- Center Cut Boneless Pork Chops: 4 chops
- 1 cup blanched almond flour: the breading in this recipe
- 1 large egg: to bind the almond flour
- spices: garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, salt and pepper
- Parmesan cheese: 4 tbsp for flavor. omit if whole30/paleo/dairy-free
- nonstick cooking spray: for the air fryer basket


How to make these pork chops in the air fryer
- Preheat your air fryer to 370 degrees F.
- To a plate, add almond meal. Add dried spices and Parmesan cheese, if using. Mix well.
- To a separate bowl, whisk one egg and add to a bowl (use a bowl large enough to for pork chops).
- Dip each pork chop into egg wash, and then coat in almond meal mixture. Once all four chops are breaded, refrigerate for 10-minutes before cooking.
- Spray air fryer basket with nonstick spray. Cook for 10-12 minutes on 370F, flipping once halfway through.
how to make in the oven
Before air fryers were a thing, I would bake these pork chops in the oven. Now I love to air fry them instead! But below you’ll find the method for this pork chop recipe using your oven if you need.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- To a plate, add almond meal. Add dried spices and Parmesan cheese, if using. Mix well.
- To a separate bowl, whisk one egg and add to a bowl (use a bowl large enough to for pork chops).
- Dip each pork chop into egg wash, and then coat in almond meal mixture. Once all four chops are breaded, refrigerate for 10-minutes before cooking.
- To a parchment lined baking sheet, add your four breaded pork chops. Cook for 30 minutes, flipping half-way through.
HOW TO MAKE SURE YOUR (gluten-free) BREADING DOESN’T STICK
When baking with gluten-free flours, it’s common for your breading to to stick to the baking sheet or sometimes clump together. Whether you bake or air fry this recipe, make sure to refrigerate for 10-minutes after breading, before cooking.
This will ensure for clean pork chops every single time – I promise!

Storage tips
- TO STORE: Refrigerate leftover breaded pork chops in an airtight storage container for up to 3 days.
- TO REHEAT: Warm up leftovers in the air fryer or oven at 350 degrees F, in the microwave, or in a skillet on the stovetop (highly recommend air fryer, oven, or skillet before microwave to stay crispy)
- TO FREEZE: Freeze leftovers in an airtight, freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Let the pork chops thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
These Almond Breaded Pork Chops are crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside. With just six net carbs, you’ll want two. If you omit the parmesan cheese, these pork chops are both paleo and whole30 approved as well – cheers!
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almond breaded pork chops
Ingredients
- 16 oz Center Cut Boneless Pork Chops (4 chops)
- 1 cup blanched almond meal
- 1 large egg, whisked
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese - omit if whole30/paleo/dairy-free
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- 1/2 tablespoon pepper
- nonstick cooking spray - if using air fryer only
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 370 degrees F.
- To a plate, add almond meal. Add dried spices and Parmesan cheese, if using. Mix well.
- To a separate bowl, whisk one egg and add to a bowl (use a bowl large enough to for pork chops).
- Dip each pork chop into egg wash, and then coat in almond meal mixture. Once all four chops are breaded, refrigerate for 10-minutes before cooking.
- Spray air fryer basket with nonstick spray. Cook for 10-12 minutes on 370F, flipping once halfway through.
Notes
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- To a plate, add almond meal. Add dried spices and Parmesan cheese, if using. Mix well.
- To a separate bowl, whisk one egg and add to a bowl (use a bowl large enough to for pork chops).
- Dip each pork chop into egg wash, and then coat in almond meal mixture. Once all four chops are breaded, refrigerate for 10-minutes before cooking.
- To a parchment lined baking sheet, add your four breaded pork chops. Cook for 30 minutes, flipping half-way through.
- TO STORE: Refrigerate leftover breaded pork chops in an airtight storage container for up to 3 days.
- TO REHEAT: Warm up leftovers in the air fryer or oven at 350ºF, in the microwave, or in a skillet on the stovetop.
- TO FREEZE: Freeze leftovers in an airtight, freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Let the pork chops thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Nutrition
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It was easy and flavorful but way to much salt and pepper. Definitely will cut back on both. Also I had to put the temp to 400 before it would start to brown in my air fryer. I did pound my chops to 1/4 inch thickness and added 1 T Dijon mustard and 1T almond milk to the egg mixture. Definitely will make again.
Thanks for your feedback, Dee!
Made this tonight in my air fryer and my hubby absolutely loved it!
So glad to hear, Lacy! thanks for sharing!
Can you use almond flour i dont have almond meal
Hi Teresa – that will work just fine!
So good. I cooked in nonstick griddle on george forman grill tbsp olive oil, couldnt twll them from “real” fried pork chops.
That’s a really great idea! Of all of the times I’ve made this in the oven and my air fryer, I’ve never thought to try on a grill or griddle – thanks for the idea! Really glad you enjoyed, Mike! Thanks for commenting.
Just made these for dinner and omg were they absolutely delicious! We dip ours in apple sauce 🙂 my 7 year old was chopping on the bones!! I used 7 small thin cut chops on the bone and the recipe was perfect! Sent it to my mom. Thank you so much!
Yum! I need to add applesauce next time I make these; sounds SO good together! Glad you enjoyed.
This sounds and looks so so good!!! I’m adding this to my meal rotation!