These Crispy Baked Pork Chops are a satisfying, easy-to-make dinner that’s golden brown on the outside and incredibly juicy inside. Made with simple pantry ingredients, these oven-baked pork chops are coated in a flavorful blend of breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and seasonings and then baked to perfection without the need for frying.
why we love these crispy baked pork chops
These Crispy Baked Pork Chops turn out SO amazingly crispy, you won’t believe that they aren’t fried. Using a baking rack placed over a baking sheet helps to get these pork chops crispy on both sides, instead of just the top.
We also added good quality parmesan cheese to the breadcrumb coating to give it tons of flavor. Another key to giving these chops the best flavor is a pinch of nutmeg! You don’t really know it’s there but it adds a punch of flavor that makes these pork chops stand out from the rest.
ingredients you’ll need
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- Boneless Pork Chops: Boneless pork chops are a quicker cooking option than using bone-in. Because we’re using a few tips and tricks in this recipe, there won’t be a dry pork chop on anyone’s plate.
- Panko Breadcrumbs: Panko breadcrumbs will help to give the crust an extra crunchy feeling.
- Parmesan Cheese: Get a good quality, nutty tasting parmesan cheese for the best flavor.
- Flour: Flour is part of the breading process, it gives a surface for the eggs to stick to.
- Eggs: Eggs help the parmesan cheese and breadcrumb crust stick to the pork chops.
- Nutmeg: Another layer of nutty flavor with a touch of earthy spice. One of our secret ingredients in this pork chop recipe.
how to get the crispiest crust in the oven
We have a couple of tips for getting the most delicious, crispy crust on these baked pork chops. First is to use panko breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs. Panko breadcrumbs are cut coarse instead of finely ground like regular breadcrumbs.
Instead of placing the pork chops directly on a baking sheet, we use a baking rack so the pork is elevated. Cooking the pork this way ensures that the bottom of the chop gets crispy as well as the top.
sides to serve with pork
Pork is very a versatile meat, it goes wonderfully with many side dishes from potatoes to rice to salads and vegetables. We typically like to serve some sort of carb with a salad or a roasted veggie.
Can I Make This Pork Chop Recipe Ahead Of Time?
Making these pork chops ahead of time will cause the panko coating to become softer as it sits. You can crisp the coating back up again by reheating the pork chops in the air fryer or oven.
We like to slice the pork chop in half before reheating so that it heats up quicker and doesn’t dry out as much. Of course, these chops are better when they are first made but that won’t stop us from enjoying the leftovers.
can i use bone-in pork chops?
yes, you can use bone-in pork chops in this recipe as well. The cooking time will likely need to be increased, but just remember that you’re looking for an internal temperature between 145 – 160 degrees. Resting the pork chops after baking will continue to cook the pork a few degrees so make sure to account for that when taking the pork out of the oven.
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Crispy Baked Pork Chops
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
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Pin RecipeThese Crispy Baked Pork Chops are a satisfying, easy-to-make dinner that’s golden brown on the outside and incredibly juicy inside. Made with simple pantry ingredients, these oven-baked pork chops are coated in a flavorful blend of breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and seasonings.
Ingredients
- 4 – 2 inch thick center cut pork chops (about 2 1/2 pounds)
- Kosher salt and fresh black pepper for seasoning the pork chops
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 4 eggs
- 2 tablespoons of milk
- 1 cup flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cover a pork chop with plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet so that the chops are approximately 1 inch thick. Repeat with the remaining pork chops.
- Season the pork chops generously on both sides with the salt and pepper. Place the flour in a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs and milk together in another bowl, and the breadcrumbs combined with the parmesan cheese, parsley and nutmeg in a third bowl.
- Dredge a pork chop in the flour on both sides, including the edges, and then tap the excess flour off. Dip into the egg mixture, letting the excess drip off and then lastly into the breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese. Press the breadcrumb coating into the pork chop on both sides until it is coated well. Repeat with the remaining pork chops.
- Place the a wire rack over a sheet pan and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Place the pork chops on the rack and spray the tops with an olive oil cooking spray. Bake for 15 minutes and then carefully flip the pork chops over and bake for another 15 minutes. Some of the coating might come off when flipping, just add it back on to the tops of the pork chops.
- Remove the pork chops from the oven and cover loosely with foil to keep warm while you preheat the broiler. Place the pork chops under the broiler for 3-4 minutes to crisp up and brown the tops of the pork chops. Remove from the oven, cover with foil and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Recipe Notes
Pork should be cooked to a temperature of 145 degrees before removing from the oven and resting, which will carry over to 150-155 degrees. Properly cooked pork should have a very slight pink color to it, not completely white. Over cooking pork is what makes it dry and not juicy!
How to reheat these pork chops: Place leftover pork chops on a baking sheet that’s been sprayed with cooking spray. Place in a 400 degree oven for 7-8 minutes on each side. Cover and let rest for 5 and your pork chop should be warmed through without being dry.
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
