Baked Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops
These crispy golden Baked Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops are made using one of my favorite faux frying hacks. They’re coated in a Parmesan cheese and Panko breadcrumb breading, then drizzled with melted butter and baked until golden brown, tender and juicy. The simple preparation and seasoned breadcrumb coating gives them all of the flavor and texture without the mess of conventional frying. It’s a winning combination perfect for weeknight dinners.
Easy Baked Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops Recipe
Oven frying seems to spark debate. Some believe it’s not fried if it’s not done on the stovetop in a skillet or in a deep fryer of some sort. I simply don’t feel the same way. The implication with “oven frying” is that it alludes to the texture that baking gives without the oil, extra calories and messy clean-up. I mean, we’re talking about cooking, why spend time debating such things just grab a fork and dig in, right?
I have several oven fried recipes on this website and they’re ALL uber popular so, I’m not alone in my love of this technique. We’re bonafide oven frying fans and the crispy parmesan crust on these pork chops is delish!
Checkout this quick list of key ingredients you’ll need to make Baked Parmesan Pork Chops. (Scroll down for full printable recipe card.)
- Pork Chops – This recipe uses 1/2-inch thick boneless pork chops.
- Spices – Garlic salt and black pepper.
- Whole Egg – Beaten egg and milk forms the egg wash to help the breading adhere.
- Breading – Panko breadcrumbs, lemon pepper, onion powder, dry Italian seasoning.
- Butter – Salted butter or unsalted butter for a rich flavor and golden color..
- Cheese – Grated Parmesan cheese gives the breadcrumbs a salty cheesy flavor.
How to Make the Best Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops Recipe
- Heat the Oven and Prepare Pan – Preheat the oven to 350 degrees f. Liberally spray a rimmed baking sheet fitted with a baking rack with cooking spray. Line the baking sheet with foil, if desired. Set aside.
- Egg Mixture – In a shallow bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, 1/4 tsp garlic salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Breadcrumb Mixture – On a plate mix together the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, lemon pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic salt, onion powder and dry Italian seasoning.
- Lightly Season Pork Chops – Season each pork chop lightly with garlic salt. Dip each into the egg wash.
- Coat with Bread Crumbs – Press the breadcrumbs firmly onto each pork chop. Arrange on the baking rack.
- Butter – Drizzle each chop with melted butter. May use more butter, if desired or spritz with cooking spray.
- Oven – Bake Parmesan baked pork chops per the recipe until golden-brown color and fork tender and registers 145°F on an instant-read thermometer. Turn once to brown both sides evenly.
- Serve – Rest for 5 minutes then serve.
Kitchen Equipment to Make Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops Recipe
- A sheet pan fitted with an oven safe rack or a broiler pan.
- Three shallow dishes for the dredging station.
- Measuring cups and spoons.
- Cheese grater.
- Fork or whisk to beat the egg.
- Small bowl to melt the butter and a tablespoon for drizzling the butter over the pork chops.
- Meat thermometer.
Recipe Variations, Tips and Substitutions
- Adjust Baking Time According to Thickness – This baked pork chop recipe is designed for pork chops that are about 1/2 inch thick. Using 1/2 inch pork chops they’ll take around 30-35 minutes to cook through. Adjust the baking time depending on the thickness of the pork chops you choose to use. Naturally, thicker pork chops will take longer to bake and thinner pork chops will need less time in the oven.
- Spices – You can use granulated garlic or garlic powder and sea salt to season the pork chops in place of garlic salt.
- Breadcrumbs – You could use Italian bread crumbs. When doing so, adjust the seasonings called for in the recipe.
- Pan Options – Do you have to use a rack to bake pork chops ? I’ve prepared and tested these pork chops on several occasions, baking them directly on a baking sheet, on a baking sheet fitted with a baking rack and using a broiler pan. I recommend you use either a baking sheet fitted with and oven safe rack or a broiler pan as both allow air to circulate around the entire piece yielding a crispier exterior.
- Bone-In Pork Chops – The bake time in this recipe is for boneless pork chops. You can adapt this recipe using bone-in pork chops.
- How to Bake Bone-In Pork Chops in the Oven – You can also make this same recipe using bone-in pork chops. They will take longer to bake, so test the center with an instant read thermometer looking for an internal temperature of 145°F.
How to Serve Baked Pork Chops
What can I serve with baked Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops?
- These pork chops are fantastic when served with mashed potatoes or macaroni and cheese.
- Add a side of green beans or roasted vegetables.
- A salad or deviled eggs are always a delicious options.
- A pan of hot rolls on the side would be perfect.
Storage and Leftovers
- Leftovers – Store leftover pork chops wrapped in aluminum foil or in an airtight container chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheating – Reheat gently in the microwave, in an air fryer or in a preheated 350°F oven just to crisp the coating.
- Freezer – You can freeze leftovers pork chops for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge and gently reheat just before serving.
More Southern Style Oven Fried Recipes to Make
While oven frying isn’t technically frying, it provides a similar crispy texture that we all love. For that reason, you may also like to try:
- My Oven Fried Crispy Parmesan Chicken has a how-to video for your convenience.
- Crispy Firecracker Onion Rings skip the oil and bake crispy and delicious.
- Cheesy Oven Fried Provolone Stuffed Chicken Breasts are perfection for Italian night at home.
- Panko Parmesan Crusted Zucchini Fries are an all-time fan favorite for using fresh from the garden zucchini. just to name a few. They’re incredibly delicious and show-up regularly on my family’s menu, too.
- These breaded Potato Chip Bisquick Oven Fried Drumsticks from Noble Pig that are sure to thrill the kids.
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Baked Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops
Servings: 8 pork chops
Calories: 378kcal
Ingredients
- 8 1/2-inch thick boneless pork chops (around 6 oz each)
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 3/4 tsp garlic salt divided plus additional
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3 Tbsp whole milk
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp lemon pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp dry Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup butter or light butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Liberally spray a rimmed baking sheet fitted with a baking rack with cooking spray. Line the baking sheet with foil, if desired.Set aside.
- In a shallow bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, 1/4 tsp garlic salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- On a plate mix together the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, lemon pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic salt, onion powder and dry Italian seasoning.
- Season each pork chop lightly with garlic salt, eyeball the amount, to your taste. Dip each into the egg wash.
- Dredge chops in seasoned breadcrumbs. Press the breadcrumbs firmly onto each pork chop. Arrange on the baking rack.
- Drizzle each chop with melted butter. You can use more butter, if desired. (Alternate: Spritz with olive oil or cooking spray.)
- Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until golden brown, fork tender and an internal temperature of 145°F is reached.
- To brown further, at the end of baking increase the oven temperature to broil. Turn once to brown both sides evenly.
- Rest for 5 minutes then serve.
Notes
- Adjust Baking Time According to Thickness – This baked pork chop recipe is designed for pork chops that are about 1/2 inch thick. Using 1/2 inch pork chops they’ll take around 30-35 minutes to cook through. Adjust the baking time depending on the thickness of the pork chops you choose to use. Naturally, thicker pork chops will take longer to bake and thinner pork chops will need less time in the oven.
- Spices – You can use granulated garlic or garlic powder and sea salt to season the pork chops in place of garlic salt.
- Breadcrumbs – You could use Italian bread crumbs. When doing so, adjust the seasonings called for in the recipe.
- Pan Options – Do you have to use a rack to bake pork chops ? I’ve prepared and tested these pork chops on several occasions, baking them directly on a baking sheet, on a baking sheet fitted with a baking rack and using a broiler pan. I recommend you use either a baking sheet fitted with and oven safe rack or a broiler pan as both allow air to circulate around the entire piece yielding a crispier exterior.
- Bone-In Pork Chops – The bake time in this recipe is for boneless pork chops. You can adapt this recipe using bone-in pork chops.
- How to Bake Bone-In Pork Chops in the Oven – You can also make this same recipe using bone-in pork chops. They will take longer to bake, so test the center with an instant-read thermometer looking for an internal temperature of 145°F.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 177mg | Sodium: 583mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 330IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 1mg
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This is so delicious. I’ve only really found a handful of recipes that actually turned out good. Well my entire family loves this!!! Even reheated it’s awesome! I don’t recommend reheating in the microwave. I reheated in toaster oven and then broiled it the last few minutes. It was actually better the next day! Yummy! Looking forward to trying more of her recipes! FYI…this is one of the very few reviews I’ve left. Keep up the great work!!
Great tips, thanks so much Mandy!
I really liked the flavor of the chops b I would have given it 5 stars but some of the topping came off when I turned them and most stuck to the pan even though I oiled it. Any suggestions?
Press the breading onto the cutlets and turn carefully.
I always dredge cutlets in flour before the egg wash. I add salt & pepper and flour to a ziplock bag. Throw in the pork chops and give a shake. Shake off excess flour then dredge in egg mixture then breadcrumb mixture. Comes out so much better. I do chicken cutlets and fish the same way. And the same method for stovetop frying.
That’s a classic breading method however, it’s not necessary for these pork chops.
These were yummy. I did Gluten free flour and breadcrumbs. Did larger bone in chops. Cooked for 42 minutes. Turned out great. Thank you!!
Thanks for sharing your gluten free tips. I’m delighted you enjoyed these chops!
I also used bone in. The fat along the bone seemed to make them really juicy!
Tried this recipe last night and it was delicious. Had to cook on my Barbecue grill as my oven wasn’t working. It worked well.
I don’t have a rack to cook them on, will that make a difference?
You can make them directly on a pan, sure.
I used cooking racks inside my broiler pan. When I reheated it I placed in my toaster oven directly on the pan. DELICIOUS!!!
This is my new favorite pork chop recipe! so tasty, I used thin cut chops since that’s what we like best, followed the recipe and they turned out great!
I’m so happy you enjoyed these, thanks!
Can you use the same ingredients and do chicken?
See this recipe for oven fried chicken.
I have made chicken very much like this for years. I agree butter is the key to browning. The family likes the.chicken cut into strips.
Awesome, cooked in air fryer and whole family loved them!
Love it, thanks!
Recipe and picture look delicious! I can’t wait to try. To make sure I didn’t miss anything – should I cover and bake with aluminum foil?
Please follow the recipe, there’s no need to cover.
I have an electric oven and the chops did not brown at all after 30 min at 350. I had to broil both sides for an extra 15 min. and even then, they were not golden brown. They were delicious, though. I think that next time I will brown them in an iron frying pan for a few min and then finish them off in the oven.
Do you think that it’s the electric oven that caused the problem? Or maybe I needed higher oven temp?
Hi Barbara, I’m, not certain if it was your oven or not. I’ve never had any trouble getting these to brown. You can certainly brown them in an oven safe skillet on the stovetop and finish in the oven next time as you mention.
My husband said these are the best pork chops he’s ever had and they could be served in a 5 star restaurant! Lol! I used bone in pork chops instead and I ended up taking mine out just under 30 min at 145 degrees F. Great recipe!
Hi Kayla, I consider that high praise, thanks so much. I’m delighted you enjoyed these as much as my family does.
Great family dinner!
It looks really good for dinner tonight!
Would it work if I substituted the milk with heavy whipping cream? Or are there other alternatives?
You can use cream in place of milk, yes.
The crust on these is incredible!
This is the best way to eat pork chops! Love that coating!
So flavorful! Such a good family dinner!
Looks soo good. My husband will be so happy when I make this. Thanks for sharing.
These were super yummy, a big hit with the family. Thanks!! The only thing I couldn’t get mine nice and brown like yours, even with turning the broil on.
Glad you enjoyed these. Broiling generally works like a charm. More butter might help.
Looks absolutely delicious and tasty. Great recipe.
Why can’t I print this recipe?
The print button in the recipe template is functional and you should be able to print it. The issue isn’t website related.
I only have bone-in pork chops. Can I still bake these chops in the oven?
Oh sure, but, depending on thickness you’ll need to increase the baking time.