Air Fryer Pork Chops

Air fryer pork chops are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside every single time. This recipe is easy to make, quick to clean, and converts pork chop haters into pork chop lovers.

Ingredients

• 2 pork chops 3/4" to 1" thick
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Compound Butter
• 4 tablespoons salted butter softened
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon parsley finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon rosemary finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 splash Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

1. Place the pork chops on a rack with airflow above and below them. Season the pork chops with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Let the pork chops sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
2. Preheat the air fryer to 390-400 degrees Fahrenheit.
3. Dab any excess moisture off the surface of the pork chops.
4. Once the air fryer is preheated, place the pork chops in the air fryer and cook for 5 minutes. Flip the chops and cook for another 5-6 minutes. The total cook time will depend on the thickness of your chops. The final temperature should be 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
5. Once the pork chops are done, remove them from the air fryer and let them rest for 10 minutes, topped with the compound butter.

Compound Butter

1. In a bowl, combine butter, garlic, parsley, rosemary, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix until well blended.