Air Fryer Pork Chops
Air fryer pork chops coming in hot and fast with the flavors of Italian porchetta!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time12 minutes mins
Total Time22 minutes mins
Course: main
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: air fryer, pork chops
Servings: 2
Calories: 431kcal
- 2 pork chops center cut, 1.5-2 inches thick
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary chopped
- 1 tsp fennel seeds crushed and divided
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup fresh flat leaf parsley loosely packed
- 2 tbsp freshly grated parmesan authentic Parmigiano-Reggiano preferred
- 1/2 tsp coriander seeds crushed
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 lemon zested and juiced
Let the pork chops temper in a cool spot in your kitchen for 15-20 minutes. Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 400°F. Make a rub: in a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper with the chopped rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds, and red pepper flakes, if using.
Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel. then rub them generously with 1-2 tablespoons olive oil. Coat them with the rub.
Place the chop in the air fryer at 400°F and cook for 12 minutes, flipping halfway, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
While the chops are cooking, make the salsa verde: combining the remaining oil, parsley, Parmigiano, coriander seeds, remaining fennel seeds, garlic, and lemon zest and juice in a blender and pulse until smooth. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
When the chops are done, remove immediately and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice and serve with the salsa verde!
Calories: 431kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.1g | Protein: 29.4g | Fat: 33.2g | Saturated Fat: 7.7g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 339mg | Potassium: 221mg | Fiber: 2.1g | Sugar: 1.7g