Description
This breaded pork chops recipe features crispy, golden pork chops baked on a sheet pan, perfectly seasoned with a flavorful breadcrumb and Parmesan coating, and finished with fresh lemon wedges for a bright, zesty touch. It’s an easy and delicious main course ideal for a quick family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Pork
- 4 boneless pork chops about 1 inch thick
- Salt and pepper to taste
Breading Mixture
- 1 1/2 cups plain breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp celery seed
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
Instructions
- Prepare: Preheat oven to 425°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Set aside.
- Season pork: Dry pork chops well with paper towels and season lightly with salt and 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 to combine well.
- Bread pork chops: Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on one side of a pork chop, then place mayo side down into the breadcrumb mixture. Press gently to coat well. Spread another thin layer of mayonnaise on the other side and sprinkle with breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Place breaded pork chop on prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining pork chops.
- Bake: Once all pork chops are on the baking sheet, spray them with cooking spray and bake for 20 minutes, or until pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Serve: Let pork chops rest for a few minutes. Serve sprinkled with fresh minced parsley and lemon wedges for brightness.
Notes
- This recipe serves 4 but can easily be doubled for larger groups.
- For pan-fried pork chops, heat 1/4 inch of vegetable or peanut oil in a skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Fry breaded chops 5-6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 140-145°F, then drain on a wire rack.
- For air-fried pork chops, preheat air fryer to 400°F. Lightly spray basket and both sides of chops with cooking spray. Cook 6 minutes, flip and cook another 6 minutes or until internal temperature is 140-145°F. Cook in batches if needed.
- Use fresh lemon wedges to add a zesty flavor that complements the crispy breading.
- Mayonnaise helps the breadcrumbs adhere well and keeps the pork moist during baking.
