Juicy Smothered Pork Chops in 30 Mins!
Smothered pork chops: Make these incredibly tender and flavorful air fryer pork chops with mushroom gravy in under 30 minutes. Easy weeknight comfort food perfection.
Ingredients
- 3 pork chops (6 oz. (170g) each), rinsed and patted dry
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- salt (, to taste)
- black pepper (?, to taste)
- garlic powder (, to taste)
- smoked paprika (, to taste)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 medium onion (, sliced)
- 8 oz mushrooms (, sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (, minced or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
Instructions
- Season the pork chops generously on both sides with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Brush the pork chops with 2 teaspoons of olive oil.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3-5 minutes.
- Place the seasoned pork chops in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
- While chops cook, heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onion and cook until softened and lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add sliced mushrooms and minced garlic to the skillet with the onions. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until mushrooms are tender and browned.
- Reduce heat to low, and stir in about 1/2 cup of water or broth (optional, for extra gravy). Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Once pork chops are done, carefully place them into the mushroom and onion mixture in the skillet. Spoon the gravy over the pork chops. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes for the flavors to meld.
Notes
- Ensure pork chops are not overcrowded in the air fryer basket for even cooking.
- Internal temperature for pork chops should reach 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare, resting for 3 minutes.
- For a richer gravy, use beef or chicken broth instead of water. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Internal temperature for pork chops should reach 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare, resting for 3 minutes.
- For a richer gravy, use beef or chicken broth instead of water. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.