Crispy Parmesan Pork Chops

Parmesan crusted pork chop on a cutting board sliced into pieces.

Crispy Parmesan Pork Chops

Crunchy Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops feature boneless or bone-in pork chops coated with panko, garlic, mustard, and parmesan cheese. Then they're baked in the oven to crispy perfection!

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Servings: servings

Calories: 511kcal

Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

4 pork chops, center cut, boneless, 1 inch thick 6-8 oz each
1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated or shredded
2 cups panko bread crumbs
2 large eggs
¼ cup Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 tblsp thyme, dried
salt
pepper
cooking spray

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
Prepare a rimmed baking sheet with tinfoil and a rack coated in cooking spray. Set aside.
Combine the panko and parmesan cheese and place the mixture on a plate.
Combine the flour and garlic powder onto a separate plate.
In a third shallow dish, whisk the eggs, Dijon, and thyme together.
Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
Working with one chop at a time, coat chop with flour, then into the egg mixture, and finally, coat with the crumbs, pressing on them to make them stick to the pork chop.
Place the breaded pork chops on the wire rack.
Bake the pork chops for about 30 minutes. Depending on their size, after 30 minutes, reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees and bake until the chops register 145 degrees. This could take up to another 20 minutes.
Let the chops rest on the rack for 5 minutes and then serve.
Enjoy!

Notes

Don't Over Cook. Use a meat thermometer and bake only until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C)

Press the Crumbs. Make sure to press the parmesan and breadcrumb mixture firmly onto each chop to ensure it adheres well.

Even Thickness. Buy pork chops of a similar size and thickness to promote even cooking.

Resting After Cooking. Let your bone-in or boneless pork chops rest for at least 5 minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.

Room Temperature Chops. Allow your pork chops to come to room temperature for about 15 to 30 minutes prior to cooking for even heating.

Use a Wire Rack. Place the chops on a wire rack over a baking sheet to ensure even cooking and achieve a crispy crust.

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