Fry up the most delicious Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops with less than 10 minutes of prep work!! They are perfectly juicy.
We love quick and easy dinners at our house, and these Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops are one of our favorites. Paired with a side of mashed potatoes and brussel sprouts, they make the perfect meal!
bread baked pork chops – our fav!
Pork chops have definitely become a favorite dinner idea as I’ve grown older.
We have typically sautéed or cooked them on the stove in the past, but have a new favorite recipe for Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops that is simply the best (this same recipe can even be made with chicken!)
The spices and Parmesan cheese that coat these boneless pork loins add so much flavor, making them our FAVORITE way to enjoy pork chops. Like I mentioned, they are so easy and so good, they’re hard not to love.
We love to serve them over Mashed Potatoes or with veggies and have this recipe on the menu plan at least once a month!
Frying pork chops
As you can imagine, there are many ways to cook pork chops. From grilling, to sauteeing, to baking, to throwing them in the slow cooker, the possibilities and varieties are endless. This recipe uses a combination of pan frying to get a nice crisp crust and then baking in the oven so the center is perfectly cooked.
PREP. We typically like to pan fry our pork loins by heating up oil in a large skillet and heat until the oil is medium hot.
SEASON. From there, we have usually added our spices and seasonings to our chops.
FRY. Place them in the oil until they are golden brown on each side. We typically cook the pork chops for 4-5 minutes on each side and until the juices run clear.
Frying time: There are a few factors that have to be considered when determining how long to fry them including the thickness of the pork chop and the internal temperature.
To make sure the pork loins are cooked to the proper temp, we use our Meat Thermometer to make sure the internal temperature has reached 145 degrees.
baking pork chops
SAUTEE & BAKE. Even though we usually fry the pork chops, this particular recipe calls for sautéing AND baking. Sautéing the spices and cheese into the pork chops infuses the flavor even more.
- Finish the pork loins by continuing to sear them in the pan for a bit longer, but we throw them in the oven to make sure they get cooked to the perfect internal temperature – 145 degrees.
WITHOUT SAUTÉING. Preheat oven to 350 degrees (180 degrees C). Place pork chops in a baking pan. Spread 1 teaspoon of butter over each pork chop along with any spices.
- Bake 15-20 minutes in preheated oven, or until the internal temperature of the chops has reached 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
Air Frying pork chops
The temperature and length of time that the pork chop will need to cook will depend on the thickness and if it is boneless. For a boneless chop, approximately ¾ inch thick, you will want to cook them at 380°F for 4-5 minutes.
Flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes. (Be sure that you spray both sides of the chop with cooking spray before you place it in the air fryer basket.) For bone in and/or thicker pork chops, increase the cook time.
Recipes Notes + Tips
Pan cover. Don’t cover the pan when they’re in the oven. Doing so causes any moisture to get trapped and then the crispy bread crumb crust will get soggy.
Tender Pork Chops. Be careful that you do not overcook the pork chops. Doing so causes all the moisture to cook right out and leave behind dry tough chops. One way to avoid overcooking is to allow the pork chops to come to room temperature before cooking them.
Use a meat thermometer to test the chops. They should reach an internal temperature of 135°F before you remove them from the oven. Then, let them rest before cutting into them. Resting allows the center to finish cooking to a perfect 145°F as well as distribute all the moisture evenly through the chop.
Thicker Crust. You’ll notice that these pork chops have a light crumb and Parmesan coating. Should you wish for a thicker crust, you’ll want to dredge the chops in flour then dip it in a bowl containing one whisked egg with milk. At this point you’ll want to coat it with the breadcrumb mixture you make in the recipe.
Recipe FAQ
How to reheat? Place cooked pork chops and place in a Ziploc bag or air-tight container. Place in fridge for up to 3-4 days. To reheat, you can use the microwave or cook on a low heat in the oven. In this case, we usually recommend adding some liquid to make sure the chops don’t dry out. We will add 1 tbs olive oil for each chop in the baking dish.
How to freeze? Just use freezer safe bags or wrap tightly in aluminum foil and keep in freezer. They can last in the freezer for up to 5-6 months if stored properly.
We hope you enjoy these pork chops as much as we do! Be sure to check out the other pork chop recipes we have on the site as well as our favorite sides to serve with pork chops.
What to serve with Parmesan Pork Chops?
For more easy pork chop recipes, check out:
- Italian Pork Chops
- Creamy Lemon & Thyme Smothered Pork Chops
- Fried Pork Chops in Lemon Butter Sauce
- Slow Cooker Pork Chops
- Pork Chops with Apples and Onions
Best Pork Chop Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork chops, (about ¾ inch thick)
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2-3 tbsp Italian breadcrumbs
- 1/8 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Mix parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, paprika, parsley, pepper, and garlic powder and place on a plate.
- Dip pork chops in the mixture (making sure the mixture sticks) and sear in a pan of olive oil on medium-high heat. Sauté for 5 minutes on each side.
- Place pork chops in a glass baking dish (making sure to leave 1 inch around each chop) and cook according to thickness. NOTE: For more crispy pork chops, bake on a greased wire rack over a baking sheet.
- Bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes (or when internal temperature reaches 145°F).
Took way way to long to get to recipe! .
Try using the jump to recipe lmao.
.These were so easy ! I already had all ingredients in the house !
These were very good and tasty!
Will make again.
Tried it and loved it, especially with sauteed mushrooms.
All the park burned onto to the skillet
So sorry to hear that! Perhaps the temp was too high? You can dry the meat off too before dipping in breading… that may help it stay on the meat a bit better.
The recipe was amazing and the pork chops turned out so delicious! Definitely one worth saving!
This site hides the recipe and fill the pages with click bait adds that slow my iPad to a crawl.
Try using the jump to recipe lmao. I know, the majority are set up that way. Pls check the ” Jump to Recipe ” hope that helps. Have to say, I find it informative with informative on cooking process. The other alternative is Tik-Tok.
Loved the parmesan crusted pork chops. Will be making these again.
We didn’t like it, sorry. It barely had flavor and I think cooking it for 10 minutes then also baking it for 15 minutes is too long.
This is so easy to make and so delicious. My family keeps asking me to make it for them!!! Highly recommend!!
Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops came out so tender and tasty. Will definitely be making them again. Thank you for this recipe!
I fried the pork chops and they tasted good. Mine were thinner than the video showed, so I did not bake them. However, the fact that I had all the ingredients at home was a blessing. Thank you for sharing.
Delicious, I used my airfryer and put the olive oil on before dredging it in the cheese and spices. I set it on 325 degrees and baked for about 12 minutes. The chops were extra thick so I went that way. Yummy ! Thanks.
You’re welcome! Thanks for sharing how you cooked these.
delish and easy!
Excellent! I used smoked Paprika & dipped chops in beaten egg before crumb mixture, breading stayed on good.
When searing, olive oil gets a bit smokey, but watched closely because i used thin chops that I also beat to tenderize, so didn’t take full 5 minutes per side… Did do 350° for 15 minutes…my Husband loved them said better than air fryer recipe that he thought was his favorite.
Thanks for sharing!! I’m so glad the pork chops are a new favorite for your husband too! 🙂