Juicy Air Fryer Pork Chop

Juicy Air Fryer Pork Chop

from thestayathomechef.com
22 min

Get perfectly juicy air fryer pork chops in under 15 minutes with crispy edges and topped with a garlic herb compound butter.

Ingredients

  • 2 pork chops (3/4" to 1" thick)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter (softened)
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary (or 1/4 teaspoon dried)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 splash Worcestershire sauce

Directions

  1. 1

    Place the pork chops on a rack with airflow above and below them. Pat them dry with a paper towel and season evenly with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder on all sides. Let the pork chops sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

  2. 2

    Preheat the air fryer to 390°F–400°F.

  3. 3

    Dab off any excess moisture from the surface of the pork chops with a paper towel.

  4. 4

    Once preheated, place the pork chops in the air fryer basket, ensuring space around each for proper airflow. Cook for 5 minutes, then flip the pork chops and cook for an additional 5–6 minutes. Check for an internal temperature of 145°F using an instant-read thermometer.

  5. 5

    Remove the pork chops from the air fryer and immediately top each with a generous amount of compound butter. Let the pork chops rest for 10 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute and the butter to melt.

  6. 6

    In a small bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, rosemary, salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix until smooth and well blended. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.