Juicy Air Fryer Pork Chop

5 from 21 votes

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

Prep Time10

Cook Time12

Dry Brine30

Total Time52

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Air Fryer Pork Chop

Servings: pork chops

Place 2 thick cut pork chops on a rack with airflow above and below. Pat dry with paper towels. Season all sides with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. Let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Meanwhile, prepare the compound butter. In a small bowl, combine 4 tablespoons salted butter, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley, 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce. Mix until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (204°C). For thinner pork chops (less than 3/4 inch), reduce temperature to 375°F (190°C).
Pat the surface of the pork chops dry again with paper towels to remove any excess moisture.
Place pork chops in the air fryer basket with space around each for airflow. Cook for 5 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 5 to 6 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
Remove from the air fryer and immediately top each pork chop with a generous spoonful of compound butter. Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute and butter to melt.

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For thin pork chops, less than ¾ inch thick, lower the air fryer temperature to 375°F and cook for 6–8 minutes, flipping halfway through.
For toaster oven-style air fryers or ovens with air fryer settings, plan on an additional 2-5 minutes of cooking time.