Description
Crispy breaded pork chops baked to perfection with a flavorful blend of spices and Parmesan cheese, served with fresh lemon wedges for a bright finish. This easy oven-baked recipe yields tender, juicy pork chops with a crunchy coating, perfect for a quick and delicious 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
- Cooking spray
To Serve
- Lemon wedges
- Fresh minced parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare: Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit 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 well to combine.
- Bread pork chops: Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on one side of a pork chop, then press the mayo side down into the breadcrumb mixture to coat well. Spread another thin layer of mayonnaise on the other side of the pork chop and sprinkle with breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Place the breaded pork chop on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining pork chops.
- Bake: Spray the pork chops lightly with cooking spray and bake for 20 minutes or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Serve: Let the pork chops rest for a few minutes before serving. Sprinkle with fresh minced parsley if desired and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, gently press breadcrumbs into the mayonnaise-coated pork chops to ensure even adherence.
- May substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter option, though texture may differ slightly.
- Leftover pork chops can be reheated in a 350-degree Fahrenheit oven for 10 minutes to retain crispness.
- Use panko breadcrumbs for a crunchier texture if preferred.
- Make sure pork reaches a safe internal temperature of 145°F for food safety.
- Can be doubled or halved depending on servings needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop
- Calories: 531 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
