Description
Crispy breaded pork chops baked to perfection and served with fresh lemon wedges, offering a flavorful and tender main course that's easy to prepare.
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
For serving
- Fresh minced parsley (optional)
- Lemon wedges
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 lightly season both sides with salt and pepper to taste.
- Make breading mixture: In a shallow bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, kosher salt, smoked paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, celery seed, and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until well mixed.
- Bread pork chops: Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on one side of a pork chop, then press that side into the breadcrumb mixture to coat well. Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on the other side and sprinkle with breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Place the breaded pork chop onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining pork chops.
- Bake: Once all chops are breaded and on the baking sheet, spray them lightly with cooking spray. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 145°F.
- Serve: Remove from oven and let rest for a few minutes. Serve pork chops sprinkled with fresh minced parsley and lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can double coat the pork chops by repeating the mayonnaise and breadcrumb steps.
- Pan-frying is a great alternative: heat vegetable or peanut oil about 1/4 inch deep over medium-high heat, fry chops 5-6 minutes per side until internal temp 145°F.
- Air fryer method: preheat to 400°F, spray basket and chops with cooking spray, cook 6 minutes each side, adjusting time as needed for thickness.
- Letting the pork chops rest after baking helps retain juices and improves tenderness.
- Mayonnaise helps the breadcrumbs adhere while adding moisture, but you can substitute with mustard or beaten egg if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop
- Calories: 531 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
