Crunchy Pork Chops Recipes

CRUNCHY BAKED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425. Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.
• Season both sides of the pork chops very well with salt and pepper.
• Place egg in one shallow bowl and beat lightly.
• Combine breadcrumbs and remaining ingredients in a separate shallow bowl.
• One at a time, dip each pork chop in the egg to coat on all sides, then press into the breadcrumb mixture on all sides.
• Place the breaded pork chops on the baking sheet. Press some of the extra breadcrumb mixture onto the top of each pork chop. Spray the tops of the pork chops with cooking spray.
• Bake at 425 for 18-25 minutes (see notes), until a meat thermometer reads 140. Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.

CRISPY BREADED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly coat a wire rack with cooking spray and set in a rimmed baking sheet.
• Whisk eggs and water together in a shallow dish. Place bread crumbs in a second shallow dish.
• Season pork chops evenly with salt and pepper. Dip and coat chops in egg, allow excess to drip off, then dip in bread crumbs until well coated.
• Heat 1/2 of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place 2 chops in the skillet and cook until golden and crisp, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook until crisp on the other side, 1 to 2 minutes more. Transfer to the prepared rack. Heat remaining oil in the skillet and repeat to sear remaining chops.
• Bake pork chops in preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, 10 to 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 155 degrees F (68 degrees C).

CRUNCHY PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Adjust the oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Place the Melba toasts, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, thyme, and sugar in a zip-top bag and seal.
• Pound the toasts to coarse crumbs, leaving some the size of small pebbles.
• Add 2 tablespoons mayonnaise to the bag and work it into the crumb mixture. Transfer to a large plate.
• Working with one chop at a time, coat with 1 tablespoon mayonnaise using your fingers or the back of a spoon; coat thoroughly with Melba crumb mixture.
• Press on the crumbs on the chop to make sure they adhere; lay the chop on a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet.
• Bake the pork chops on the wire rack until the coating is golden brown and the center registers 135 degrees, approximately 16 to 22 minutes.
• Transfer the chops to a clean plate and let rest until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145 to 150 degrees (5 to 10 minutes).

EASY, CRUNCHY PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Trim the fat off the pork chops.
• Lay the chops between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and, using a mallet or a rolling pin beat them until their thickness is reduced by half.
• Beat the egg and place in shallow wide bowl.
• Add the mustard, oregano, thyme,salt and pepper.
• On a large plate, combine the breadcrumbs and the Parmesan.
• Press each of the pork chops into the egg mixture, coating both sides.
• Then put the chops into the bread crumbs, covering them evenly.
• Place them on a cooling rack to dry slightly while you heat the oil in a large frying pan until it sizzles if water is dripped into it.
• Cook the pork chops until they are a deep golden color, about 5 to 7 minutes on each side (depending on how thin they are).

CRUNCHY BAKED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In shallow dish, mix breadcrumbs, garlic, parsley, tarragon, salt and pepper.
• In another dish, beat egg with mustard.
• Place flour in third dish.
• Dredge each pork chop in flour, dip in egg mixture and then breadcrumb mixture, covering completely and patting so crumbs adhere.
• Place chops on baking sheet.
• Place in oven and bake until chops are cooked through (170 degrees), about 30 minutes, depending on thickness of chops, turning once.
• Serve with mushroom or country gravy, mashed potatoes and either apple sauce or baked apples.

CRUNCHY PORK CHOPS WITH GARLICKY SPINACH AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Trim the thick white fat off the pork chops, cutting carefully around the outside edge. Lay the chops between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and, using a mallet or a rolling pin beat them until the meaty part of the chop is half as thick. You will need to beat around the bone, so turn them over once as you go.
• Beat the egg in a shallow wide bowl with the mustard, oregano, and salt and pepper. On a large plate or platter, combine the breadcrumbs with the Parmesan.
• Press each of the chops into the egg mixture, coating either side. Then dip the eggy chops into the bread crumbs, covering them evenly. Let them lie on a cooling rack to dry slightly while you heat the oil in a large frying pan. When a small cube of bread sizzles if dropped into the oil, then the oil is hot enough. Cook the chops until they are a deep golden color, about 5 to 7 minutes a side (depending on how thin you've managed to get them and how cold they were before going in the oil).
• Meanwhile, quarter the tomatoes and take out the seeds, then cut the shells into strips and dice them. You can take off the skins, too, if you prefer, by steeping the tomatoes first into a bowl of just boiled water for 3 to 5 minutes. Combine the diced tomato, minced or grated garlic, oil, and lemon juice in a bowl, and season well with salt and pepper.
• When the chops are ready, toss the spinach in the tomato mixture until well coated and divide the salad between 2 large plates, putting each chop alongside.

CRISPY PAN-FRIED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Put the flour in a shallow dish. Break the eggs into another shallow bowl and whisk with 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Mix the breadcrumbs with the oregano and thyme in a third shallow bowl.
• Dredge a pork chop in the flour, shaking off the excess, dip it into the eggs and then coat evenly with the breadcrumbs. Set aside on a piece of wax paper or baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining pork chops.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat with enough oil to come halfway up the sides of the chops (about 1/4 cup). When the oil shimmers, add the chops and fry until golden brown and crispy, 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels briefly. Serve hot with cooked spinach and lemon wedges.

CRISPY CRUMBED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Rub melted butter, crumbs and seasonings together.
• Rinse chops with cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
• Coat chops thoroughly with the crumb mixture.
• Press crumbs on chops firmly with hands.
• Place chops, in a single layer, on a rack in a shallow baking pan with sides. Do not cover.
• Bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for one hour, without turning, until done.

CRUNCHY ONION PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Place French Fried Onions and flour into plastic bag. Lightly crush with hands or with rolling pin. Transfer to pie plate or waxed paper.
• Dip pork chops into beaten egg; then coat with onion crumbs, pressing firmly to adhere. Place pork chops on baking sheet.
• Bake at 400°F for 20 minute or until no longer pink in center.