Air Fryer Pork Chops with Garlic-Thyme Butter

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Crispy, herb-infused pork chops finished with a rich garlic-thyme butter sauce. This American-inspired keto recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs pork loin chops, olive oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 2 American cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat pork chops dry and season both sides with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Place chops in air fryer basket and spray with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Cook at 400°F for 12 minutes, flipping at 6 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
  3. Step 3: Melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon dried thyme, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1/4 cup chicken broth and simmer for 2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Step 5: Remove pork chops from air fryer, rest for 5 minutes, then drizzle with garlic-thyme butter.

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