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Quick Air Fryer Boneless Pork Chops with Garlic Herb Butter

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Juicy, perfectly cooked boneless pork chops with a golden crust, finished with a rich garlic herb butter. Ready in under 20 minutes, this easy weeknight dinner is forgiving, flavorful, and tastes like you tried way harder than you did.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless pork chops, about 1 inch thick
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest
  • a pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Make the garlic herb butter: In a small bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, chives (if using), lemon zest, and a pinch of salt. Mash together with a fork until evenly distributed. Set aside at room temperature.
  2. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  3. In a small bowl, mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, dried thyme, and onion powder. Drizzle olive oil over pork chops, then sprinkle seasoning mixture evenly on both sides. Rub in gently.
  4. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3-5 minutes.
  5. Place seasoned pork chops in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between each chop. Cook in batches if needed.
  6. Air fry at 400°F for 8 minutes. Flip chops using tongs, then cook for another 2-4 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) for 1-inch thick chops.
  7. Transfer pork chops to a plate and immediately top each with a generous dollop of garlic herb butter. Let rest for 3-5 minutes.
  8. Spoon any melted butter from the plate over the chops before serving.

Notes

For thinner chops (less than ¾ inch), reduce total cooking time to 6-8 minutes. For thicker chops (1¼ inch or more), cook 12-14 minutes total. Don’t skip patting the chops dry for best browning. Let butter soften properly for easy mixing. Resting time is crucial for juiciness. An instant-read thermometer ensures perfect doneness at 145°F.

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