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Easy Brown Sugar Pork Chops

Easy brown sugar pork chops with a sweet-savory glaze—perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Comfort Food
Cuisine: American
Keywords: air fryer easy recipes, comfort food easy recipe, easy pork chop recipes, easy recipes for dinner, homemade easy recipes, quick and easy recipes, sweet easy recipes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless pork chops
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • Fresh thyme or parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Season both sides of the pork chops with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic.
  3. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add pork chops and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the top of the pork chops.
  6. Add butter to the pan and transfer the skillet to the oven.
  7. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
  8. Spoon pan sauce over the chops and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

Notes

Bone-in pork chops work too—just add 2-3 minutes to the baking time. For extra flavor, marinate in brown sugar and garlic for 30 minutes.