Description
Savor the irresistible flavor of crispy fried pork chops that are golden brown on the outside and juicy on the inside. This easy recipe transforms your simple ingredients into a delightful dish, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. With a crunchy panko coating and savory seasonings, these pork chops will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 thick-cut pork chops (bone-in preferred)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Season both sides of the pork chops with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Set up a breading station with three bowls: one for seasoned flour, one for whisked eggs, and one for panko breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each chop in flour, dip in egg, then coat thoroughly with panko.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Fry the chops for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (145°F internal temperature).
- Rest on paper towels before serving to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop (170g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg