Crispy Air Fryer Chimichurri Pork Chops
A quick and easy 12-minute air fryer recipe for crispy pork chops topped with vibrant chimichurri sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Argentinian-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless pork chops, about 1-inch thick
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, for brushing
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked paprika preferred)
- ½ cup chimichurri sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (205°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels.
- Brush both sides of each pork chop with olive oil.
- Sprinkle salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika evenly on both sides.
- Place the pork chops in the air fryer basket in a single layer without overlapping.
- Cook for 6 minutes, then carefully flip the chops and cook for another 5-6 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Remove the pork chops and let them rest on a plate for about 3 minutes.
- Serve topped with a generous spoonful of chimichurri sauce.
Notes
Patting the pork chops dry before seasoning is key to achieving a crispy crust. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness at 145°F (63°C). Let the pork chops rest after cooking to keep them juicy. Rotate the basket halfway through cooking if your air fryer cooks unevenly. For bone-in pork chops, add 1-2 minutes to cooking time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop with chi
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 30
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