Air Fryer Pork Chops (with Mustard Cream Sauce)

Cooking pork chops in an air fryer may be our new favorite easy dinner! Just like our air fryer chicken breast and air fryer salmon, it only takes a few minutes of prep work to get perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside results.

Our simple marinade of fresh herbs, ground spices, and oil infuses it with a herby flavor that bakes into every bite as it cooks. We love that you can prep the pork chops the day before or just an hour before cooking if you’re short on time. Either way, you’ll have mouthwatering, juicy, perfectly seasoned pork chops.

And don’t forget the icing on the cake (or sauce on the pork chop) after they’ve finished air frying. The creamy mustard sauce is rich and indulgent and truly makes this recipe rival any restaurant pork chop.

How to Make Air Fryer Pork Chops

Pork Chop Ingredients

Pork Chop Process

1. In a small mixing bowl combine chives, thyme, garlic powder salt onion powder, coriander, pepper, and oil and whisk together until fully combined.
2. Place pork chops into an airtight resealable bag and top with herb mixture. Seal and mix until fully combined. Refrigerate and marinate for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours

3. Spray air fryer basket with avocado cooking spray (high heat cooking spray with on additives). Place marinated chops into the air fryer basket.
4. Air fry at 400˚F for 10 to 12 minutes depending on desired doneness.

Mustard Cream Sauce Ingredients

Mustard Cream Sauce Process

5. Place a small pan over medium heat and melt 2 1/2 tablespoon butter. Add shallots and garlic and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes.
6. Stir in mustard and cook for 1 minute.

7. Deglaze the pan with cognac and simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated.
8. Stir in cream and season with salt and pepper. Lower heat to medium-low and simmer until cream has reduced by almost half and sauce has thickened. Remove from heat and stir in remaining butter, in small amounts, constantly stirring, until fully incorporated and sauce is glossy.  Add more salt and pepper if needed.

9. Remove pork chops from air fryer and top with mustard sauce. Finished with sliced chives and serve.

Air Fryer Pork Chops Marinade Variations

Our marinade recipe is simple and heavy on herby flavors. This combination pairs really well with the mustard cream sauce, but if you want to try a different marinade, here are a few options:

• Teriyaki Sauce
• Honey Garlic
• Satay Marinade
• Sesame Ginger
• Cilantro Lime Yogurt Marinade

Storing and Reheating Leftovers

Air Fryer Pork Chops

To store leftover pork chops, let them cook to room temperature, then place them in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

To reheat in the air fryer, preheat the air fryer to 350°F and air fry the pork chops for 5 minutes or until warmed through.

To reheat in the oven, preheat the oven to 350°F. Wrap the pork chops in tin foil and place them on a sheet pan. Bake for approximately 10 minutes or until heated through.

Mustard Cream Sauce

Store any leftover mustard cream sauce in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheat the sauce in a small pot on the stove over low heat, stirring or whisking frequently. If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash of cream to thin it out.

Non-alcoholic Substitutes for Mustard Cream Sauce

While the alcohol in the cognac (or brandy) will mostly cook out of the mustard cream sauce, if you choose to abstain from the alcohol altogether, there are plenty of other options you can use! Here are a few alcohol-free substitutions:

• Mix 2 tablespoons of apple cider or white wine vinegar with 2 tablespoons of water.
• Use 1/4 cup of chicken or vegetable broth.
• Substitute apple juice for the cognac, adding a little fruity sweetness. You can dilute it (3 tablespoons apple juice and 1 tablespoon water) for a less-sweet option.

What to Serve with Air Fryer Pork Chops

For a balanced weeknight meal, try these simple sides that pair perfectly with pork chops:

• Caesar Salad
• Applesauce
• Crispy Parmesan Potatoes
• Cacio E Pepe
• Rice Pilaf
• Simple Side Salad
• Caprese Salad
• Cornbread

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