5 from 60 votes
Juicy Air Fryer Pork Chop
This recipe produces juicy, thick-cut pork chops seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, cooked in an air fryer to develop a nicely browned exterior and tender interior. A flavorful compound butter flavored with garlic, parsley, rosemary, and Worcestershire sauce is prepared to enhance the pork chops on serving.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Dry Brine
30 mins
Total Time
52 mins
Servings:
2
pork chops
Calories:
416 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pork chops 3/4-inch to 1-inch thick, thick cut
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Compound Butter
- 4 tablespoons butter softened, salted
- 1 teaspoon garlic about 1 clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon parsley 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley, chopped, fresh
- 1/2 teaspoon rosemary 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, minced fresh
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Place 2 thick cut pork chops on a rack with airflow above and below. Pat dry with paper towels. Season all sides with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. Let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, prepare the compound butter. In a small bowl, combine 4 tablespoons salted butter, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley, 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce. Mix until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (204°C). For thinner pork chops (less than 3/4 inch), reduce temperature to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat the surface of the pork chops dry again with paper towels to remove any excess moisture.
- Place pork chops in the air fryer basket with space around each for airflow. Cook for 5 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 5 to 6 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Remove from the air fryer and immediately top each pork chop with a generous spoonful of compound butter. Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute and butter to melt.
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Notes
- Reduce air fryer temperature to 375°F and cook 6–8 minutes for pork chops thinner than ¾ inch, flipping midway.
- Expect 2–5 minutes additional cooking time when using toaster oven-style air fryers or ovens with air fryer settings.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1pork chop
Calories
416kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
150mg
(50%)
Sodium
1996mg
(83%)
Potassium
540mg
(11%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
716IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 pork chops
Amount Per Serving
Calories 416
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1pork chop | |
| Calories | 416kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 150mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 1996mg | 83% |
| Potassium | 540mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 716IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.