Crispy Breaded Pan-Fried Pork Chops (Bone-In, Thin Cut)
These are the most flavorful and easy pan-fried breaded pork chops you’ll ever have! Made with thin-cut bone-in pork chops, they're coated with a super crispy panko breading, seasoned with Italian herbs for bold flavor, and cooked to perfection in just 10 minutes.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops, thin cut (½ inch thick) Bone in or boneless
- 1 cup vegetable oil for frying. Add more as needed
- 1 cup panko breading plus 2 tablespoon as needed. Or use Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- ¼ cup flour
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning Omit if using flavored breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt Morton
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- With a paper towel, pat dry both sides of each pork chop to remove excess moisture.
- Season each pork chop generously on both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, ensuring an even coating
- Prep your breading station by setting up three separate bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs mixed with Italian seasoning.
- Dredge each chop in flour, shaking off any excess.
- Dip into the egg mixture, ensuring full coverage.
- Press firmly into the panko breadcrumbs, coating both sides thoroughly. For a mess-free option, you can add the breadcrumbs to a large ziplock bag, place each pork chop inside individually, and shake until evenly coated.
- Heat a large skillet with oil over medium heat. When the oil is hot but not smoking, add the pork chops.
- Cook each pork chop for 2 to 2½ minutes per side over medium-low to medium heat for well-done. For a slight pink center, cook for about 2 minutes per side.
- Use a spatula to press down the bone area to ensure even cooking.
Notes
*Nutritional facts provided are estimates and may not be entirely accurate.
- Fry 1–2 pork chops at a time for best results.
- The meat next to the bone does not cook as evenly as the rest of the chop. To avoid undercooked spots, use a spatula to gently press down on the bone during frying. This helps it make better contact with the hot oil.
Nutrition
Calories: 332kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 35gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 172mgSodium: 787mgPotassium: 590mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 146IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 3mg
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