Air Fryer Pork Chops
Air fryer pork chops coming in hot and fast with the flavors of Italian porchetta!
Servings: 2
Calories: 431kcal
Equipment
- air fryer
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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!
Nutrition
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