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Juicy Air Fryer Pork Chop
Get perfectly juicy air fryer pork chops in under 15 minutes with crispy edges and topped with a garlic herb compound butter.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Dry Brine
30 mins
Total Time
52 mins
Servings: 2 pork chops
Calories: 416 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 thick cut pork chops 3/4-inch to 1-inch thick
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Compound Butter
- 4 tablespoons salted butter softened
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic about 1 clove
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 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
- For thin pork chops, less than ¾ inch thick, lower the air fryer temperature to 375°F and cook for 6–8 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- For toaster oven-style air fryers or ovens with air fryer settings, plan on an additional 2-5 minutes of cooking time.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1pork chop
Calories
416kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
150mg
(50%)
Sodium
1996mg
(83%)
Potassium
540mg
(15%)
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: 2pork 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.