Born in Palekh to a family of painters. From 1933 to 1938 he studied at the Palekh art school. Teacher - A. V. Kotuhin. During 1938-1940 he worked at the factory "Red farforist" in the Leningrad region. In 1943-1973, he worked at the Association of Palekh artists (1954 - Palekh art-production workshops). Several times elected the Deputy of Palekh of the Ivanovo regional and district councils of people's deputies. He died on 30 may 1982, buried in Palekh.
Engaged in painting on porcelain. Themes of works: folklore, literature, genre scenes. Participated in exhibitions since 1950. The work of A. P. Khokhlova are stored in museums: gmpi, CMRI, HF Russia.