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Crispy Air Fryer Pork Chops with Garlic Butter

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Juicy, golden air fryer pork chops with a crispy crust and a rich garlic butter finish. Ready in under 20 minutes, this easy recipe uses simple pantry ingredients for a weeknight dinner that tastes like a restaurant-quality meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in pork chops, about 1-inch thick
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, and cayenne (if using). Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes. Pat dry again.
  2. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes. Drizzle olive oil over the chops and rub to coat.
  3. Place pork chops in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 5 minutes, then flip. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
  4. While chops cook, melt butter in a small bowl. Stir in minced garlic, parsley, and red pepper flakes (if using).
  5. Transfer cooked chops to a cutting board. Brush garlic butter generously over both sides. Let rest for 5 minutes.
  6. Spoon remaining garlic butter over the top. Garnish with extra parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Don’t skip the drying step—wet chops steam instead of searing. Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness (145°F). Let chops come to room temperature before cooking for even results. Make extra garlic butter for drizzling over sides. For boneless chops, reduce cooking time by 2-3 minutes.

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