Description
Crispy breaded pork chops baked to perfection with a flavorful breadcrumb and Parmesan coating, served with fresh lemon wedges for a bright, zesty finish. This easy baked recipe ensures juicy pork chops with a crunchy crust, perfect for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Pork
- 4 boneless pork chops about 1 inch thick
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Breading Mixture
- 1 1/2 cups plain breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
To Serve
- Fresh minced parsley, for garnish
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Cooking spray, for spraying pork chops and baking sheet
Instructions
- Prepare: Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Set aside.
- Season pork: Pat pork chops dry with paper towels. Lightly season both sides with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Make breading mixture: In a shallow bowl, combine breadcrumbs, kosher salt, smoked paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, celery seed, and Parmesan cheese. Stir well to mix evenly.
- Bread pork chops: Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on one side of a pork chop, then press the mayo side down into the breadcrumb mixture to coat well. Spread another thin layer of mayonnaise on the other side, then sprinkle with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Place the coated pork chop on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining pork chops.
- Bake: Lightly spray the tops of the breaded pork chops with cooking spray. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit and the coating is golden and crispy.
- Serve: Let pork chops rest for a few minutes after baking. Garnish with fresh minced parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- This recipe yields 4 pork chops but can easily be doubled for larger gatherings.
- For a pan-fried version, heat vegetable or peanut oil 1/4 inch deep in a skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Fry breaded pork chops 5 to 6 minutes per side until cooked through and golden.
- For air fryer preparation, preheat air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly spray basket and pork chops with cooking spray. Cook pork chops for 6 minutes, flip, then cook another 6 minutes until done.
- Use mayonnaise or substitute Greek yogurt to help the breadcrumbs adhere and keep chops moist.
- Letting pork chops rest after cooking ensures juicy and tender meat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop
- Calories: 531 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
