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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 min

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.
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 3
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550

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)

Method
 

  1. Season the pork chops generously on both sides with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
  2. Brush the pork chops with 2 teaspoons of olive oil.
  3. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3-5 minutes.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Add sliced mushrooms and minced garlic to the skillet with the onions. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until mushrooms are tender and browned.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.