Crispy Baked pork chops have a deliciously crispy exterior and a juicy, soft interior.
These breaded pork chops require only a small number of ingredients and are very simple to prepare. The pork chops should only be covered with a combination of Italian bread crumbs, briefly browned in a skillet, and baked until the crust is golden.
Breaded Pork Chops Done Right
We adore these traditional pork chops because they are juicy and delicious while being quite simple to prepare.
Make sure the pork chops aren’t overdone if you want them to be juicy. Center loin chops are extremely lean and, like pork tenderloin, can dry out if overcooked.
You should immediately brown them on the stove to ensure the crust is crisp. This guarantees both a crispy crust and delicious brown pieces. To keep them juicy, these are completed in the oven.
Ingredients for Breaded Pork Chops
Bread Crumbs is an ingredient. Because they are already salty and flavorful, I use pre-seasoned breadcrumbs for this recipe.
If you’re using Panko breadcrumbs or simple handmade breadcrumbs, be sure to season them with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Lamb Chops Lean center loin chops that are about an inch thick are used in this dish. You can use whichever chop you prefer but bear in mind that they will cook at various rates. Thicker chops will cook more quickly.
Flour & Eggs These components facilitate the crumbs’ adhesion to the meat. Add some salt or seasoned salt to the flour to season it.
Breaded Pork Chops Recipe
The chops will be swiftly coated in flour and then dipped in an egg to ensure that the breading sticks to them. The bread crumbs attach to the flour and egg mixture!
To remove the extra liquid from the pork chops, dab them with a paper towel. (This additionally aids in the egg mixture sticking.)
Dip in the egg after flour dredging.
Gently press the bread crumbs into the mixture with a pork chunk added, ensuring that they adhere.
Duration of baking
Chops are prepared for the oven when their exteriors are browned and crispy.
- On a baking sheet lined with parchment, distribute the chops equally. Don’t flip them over.
- Chops that are 3/4″ thick and have been browned should bake for 12 to 14 minutes at 425°F.
- Check the doneness of the meat with a thermometer. Pork chops with breading should measure 145°F.
When to Remove the Skin of a Pork Chop?
Put a meat thermometer to use! They don’t cost much; you can expect to spend $10 to $20, and they’ll guarantee that you always cook meats to perfection. Well-spent cash!
Pork chops are considered to be done when they reach a temperature of 145°F. I typically remove them from the oven a few degrees earlier and give them a few minutes to rest because the temperature will climb while they are resting.
If you want juicy chops, a little bit of pink inside is entirely acceptable it’s encouraged!
What To Accompany…
Pork chops that have been breaded are such a versatile entrée that almost any side dish will go well with it!
vegetables:
steaming beans, broccoli, or homemade creamed corn
Potatoes:
Scalloped or mashed potatoes, baby potatoes that have been boiled and then mashed with a little butter and fresh dill.
Salads:
A classic side dish with any meal is a light, straightforward tossed salad or even an Italian salad.
How To Warm Up
It’s simple to reheat breaded pork chops! Store them in the fridge until you’re ready to reheat.
Oven Place them on a greased baking sheet and reheat in a 350° oven for approximately 15 minutes.
Microwave They can be warmed in the microwave, but if you reheat them in the oven, the outside will stay crispier.
In either case, don’t forget to add a little salt and pepper before serving!
Ingredients for Breaded Pork Chops
- 4 pork chops boneless center loin, 1″ thick
- 1 egg whisked
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or as needed
Instructions
- Set a rimmed baking sheet aside and preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small basin.
- On a small plate, salt the flour to taste. Add the whisked egg to a different shallow bowl.
- Use a paper towel to pat the pork chops dry before giving them gentle flouring. Make sure to coat each side of the pork chop when dipping it into the egg. Incorporate the bread crumbs mixture into the pork chop.
- warming olive oil on medium-high heat in a frying pan. Cook pork chops on both sides for one minute.
- Add to the prepared baking sheet, then bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until an internal temperature of 145°F is reached. Avoid overbaking.
- 5 minutes should pass before serving.
Notes
- If using plain or Panko breadcrumbs in place of those, season them with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Lean, 1-inch-thick boneless center loin chops are used in this recipe. You can use whichever chop you prefer but bear in mind that they will cook at various rates. Thicker chops will cook more quickly.
- To make sure the pork chops aren’t overdone, use a meat thermometer. Chops are often served at 145°F, but I usually remove them from the oven a few degrees earlier and give them a few minutes to rest because the temperature will rise while they rest.