Garlic Herb Butter Roasted Pork Chops with Mashed Cauliflower
This recipe for garlic herb butter roasted pork chops with mashed cauliflower is a simple but flavorful dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. The pork chops are seasoned with a blend of garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper, then roasted in the air fryer until cooked through. The mashed cauliflower is made by steaming cauliflower florets until tender, then mashing them with butter and milk. The result is a creamy and flavorful side dish that pairs perfectly with the pork chops.
This recipe is a variation on a classic dish that I've been making for years. I originally started making it with pork chops that I grilled, but I found that the air fryer produced more evenly cooked and juicy chops. I also started using mashed cauliflower instead of mashed potatoes because it's a healthier and more flavorful alternative. The combination of the flavorful pork chops and the creamy mashed cauliflower is irresistible, and it's a dish that I'm sure you'll enjoy.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 25 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • Pork chops (about 1 pound)
  • Olive oil (1 tablespoon)
  • Garlic powder (1 teaspoon)
  • Onion powder (1 teaspoon)
  • Dried oregano (1/2 teaspoon)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • Cauliflower (1 head)
  • Butter (2 tablespoons)
  • Milk (1/2 cup)
Instructions
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. Season the pork chops with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place the pork chops in the air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
  4. While the pork chops are cooking, prepare the mashed cauliflower. Cut the cauliflower into florets and steam until tender.
  5. Drain the cauliflower and mash it with a potato masher or fork.
  6. Add butter and milk to the cauliflower and stir until combined.
  7. Serve the pork chops with the mashed cauliflower.
  8. Enjoy!
Why It Works
  • The air fryer cooks the pork chops evenly and quickly, resulting in juicy and tender meat.
  • The blend of garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper gives the pork chops a delicious flavor.
  • The mashed cauliflower is a healthy and flavorful alternative to mashed potatoes.
  • The butter and milk add richness and creaminess to the mashed cauliflower.