Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Pork Chops
Juicy pork chops coated in lemon pepper seasoning and finished with a touch of butter, ready in under 15 minutes. Crispy on the outside, tender inside—the ultimate weeknight protein.
- Total time
- 12 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat pork chops dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with lemon pepper seasoning.
Step 2
Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 2 minutes.
Step 3
Arrange pork chops in the air fryer basket in a single layer without overlapping.
Step 4
Cook for 8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and internal temperature reaches 145°F.
Step 5
Top each chop with 0.5 tbsp butter and let rest 1 minute before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- air fryer
- instant-read thermometer
- tongs
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