carolina bbq sandwich 1½ novice chef tip place pork chops in a single layer in the preheated air fryer basket air fry at 400° f for 5 minutes then flip the pork chops over and continue cooking until they are cooked through to at carolina bbq sauce all over; season with salt and pepper and sear 3-5 minutes per side or until browned and cooked through rest under a tin foil tent place pork chops on top then spoon half of slaw on top of each