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Best Air Fryer Garlic Butter Pork Chops for Easy Dinner Party

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Juicy, flavorful air fryer pork chops with a golden garlic butter crust, ready in under 20 minutes. Perfect for a stress-free dinner party or a quick weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 pork chops, bone-in or boneless, about 1 inch thick
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • For the garlic butter baste: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted, and 1 clove garlic, minced

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels.
  2. In a small bowl, mix salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried thyme. Sprinkle evenly over both sides of each pork chop and rub in gently. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  4. While the air fryer preheats, melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a small bowl. Stir in minced garlic. Set aside half for basting later.
  5. Brush the first half of the garlic butter mixture over the top and bottom of each pork chop.
  6. Arrange the chops in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between them.
  7. Cook for 8 minutes.
  8. Flip the chops using tongs and brush the reserved garlic butter mixture over the cooked side.
  9. Cook for another 5-7 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
  10. Transfer the chops to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.
  11. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately. Spoon any remaining garlic butter from the basket over the chops.

Notes

For best results, pat the chops dry to ensure browning. Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking. Let the chops rest for 5 minutes before serving. If cooking in batches, keep finished chops warm in a 200°F oven.

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