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Super Crispy Pork Chops

These super crispy pork chops are everything you could want out of a pork chop! The breading is light and flavorful but still super crispy thanks to the use of some panko bread crumbs and a secret ingredient.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword crispy pork chops
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 413kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 pinch sugar
  • 6 tablespoons full-fat mayonnaise
  • 4 boneless thick cut pork chops ½-3/4" thick

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and place a wire baking rack on top.
  • Combine the bread crumbs and seasonings in a large ziplock bag and add 2 tablespoon of the mayonnaise to the crumb mixture. Close the bag and mix the mixture with hands until the mayo is incorporated. Dump the crumbs into a pie plate or other high rimmed plate.
  • Coat each pork chop with about 1 tablespoon of mayo, or just until all surfaces are covered. Then, working with one chop at a time, use your fingers to thoroughly coat all sides with the crumb mixture. Place coated pork chops on your prepared wire rack.
  • Bake the pork chops until the coating is golden brown and cooked through ( between 140-145 degrees Fahrenheit). It took mine about 20 minutes. Let the chops rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute and get happy.

Notes

Heather's Tips For Recipe Success:
  • Don't skip the Mayonnaise. If mayo isn't your thing, maybe this recipe isn't either. Using it is essential to the recipe, adding flavor and needed fat to properly crisp the breadcrumbs.
  • Use a baking rack. If you don't have a dedicated baking rack, a cookie rack or even a broiler pan will work almost as well. Putting the pork chops on a rack allows the hot air to circulate evenly across all the surfaces of the meat so you're not left with a soggy bottom. Nobody likes a soggy bottom. :)
  • Allow your Porkchops to rest before serving. Just like any other steak or cut of meat, it's always wise to let your meat rest a few minutes (5-10 mins) after cooking before cutting into it. This allows the juices to redistribute in the meat and keeps it nice and juicy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pork chop | Calories: 413kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 598mg | Potassium: 529mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 135IU | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1.6mg