Air Fryer Pork Chops

5 from 1 vote

Perfectly seasoned and marinated, these air fryer pork chops are juicy and tender are taken to the next level with our creamy mustard sauce spooned on top. A simple and seriously flavorful weeknight dinner!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: dinner, Main Course, main dish

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings:

Calories: 1218kcal

Author: Teri & Jenny

Equipment

1 air fryer

Ingredients

pork chops

1 tablespoon thinly sliced chives
1 tablespoon minced thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons avocado oil
2 (1 1/2" thick) bone-in pork chops

mustard-cream sauce

4 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
2 1/2 tablespoons minced shallots
2 minced garlic cloves
3 tablespoons stone-ground mustard
1/4 cup cognac (or brandy)
1 cup heavy cream
salt and pepper to taste

garnish

sliced chives

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Instructions

pork chops

In a small mixing bowl combine chives, thyme, garlic powder salt onion powder, coriander, pepper, and oil and whisk together until fully combined.
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
Spray air fryer basket with avocado cooking spray. Place marinated chops into the air fryer basket.
Air fry at 400˚F for 10 to 12 minutes depending on desired doneness.

mustard cream sauce

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.
Stir in mustard and cook for 1 minute.
Deglaze the pan with cognac and simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated.
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.

assembly

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

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Notes

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.

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.

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.

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