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 tender and juicy. The simple preparation and seasoned coating gives them all of the flavor and texture without the mess of conventional frying. It's a winning combination.
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 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 site and they're ALL uber popular so, I'm not alone in my love of this technique. We're bonafide oven frying fans.
How to Make the Best Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops Recipe
This baked pork chop recipe features home cooking with a side of love and easy clean-up, too.
- Ingredients you'll need to make homemade baked Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops: ½ inch thick boneless pork chops, large egg, garlic, salt, black pepper, whole milk, panko breadcrumbs, lemon pepper, onion powder, dry Italian seasoning, melted butter and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Kitchen gadgets you'll need: A sheet pan fitted with an oven safe rack or a broiler pan, shallow dishes, measuring cups and spoons, cheese grater, fork or whisk to beat the egg, a small bowl to melt the butter and a tablespoon for drizzling the butter over the pork chops.
- 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.
- How thick should the pork chops be? This recipe is designed for pork chops that are about ½ inch thick.
- How long do you bake pork chops in the oven? Using ½ inch pork chops they'll take around 30-35 minutes to cook through. Adjust the baking time depending on the thickness. Naturally, thicker pork chops will take longer and thinner will need less time in the oven.
- Do you use boneless pork chops or bone-in pork chops? The bake time in this recipe is for boneless 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 them with a thermometer looking for an internal temperature of 145°F.
- What can I serve with baked panko Parmesan pork chops? These pork chops are fantastic when served with mashed potatoes or macaroni and cheese with a side of green beans and maybe a salad or deviled eggs. A pan of hot rolls on the side would be perfect.
- Store leftover pork chops chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave.
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
Ingredients
- 8 ½-inch thick boneless pork chops (around 6 oz each)
- 2 large eggs beaten
- ¾ teaspoon garlic salt divided plus additional
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoon whole milk
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- ⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dry Italian seasoning
- ¼ 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, ¼ teaspoon garlic salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- On a plate mix together the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, lemon pepper, ½ teaspoon 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. May use more butter, if desired or spritz with cooking spray.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until fork tender. 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.
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My name is Melissa and I'm the Creator of Melissa's Southern Style Kitchen. Cooking, baking, developing recipes and kitchen tips is my passion. I love sharing my dishes and connecting with people through the food that I create.
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Christine Sanchez
Excellent recipe, I cut the recipe in half. This is a keeper.
Christy
Delicious! I'll be making this recipe again! The seasoning is spot on and I didn't change a thing. Thank you!
Melissa
Thanks Christy!
Deena
It was easy and delicious!
Melissa
Thank you!
Susan P. Erwin
Is the grated parmesan cheese from the shake container or fresh? Can it be omitted?
Melissa
You can use freshly grated or the canned version. I wouldn't omit it.
Kim
Turned out great every time 😊
Melissa
Thank you!
Karen
If I am only cooking 2, how long and high should I cook them for
Melissa
The time and temperature would remain the same perhaps just a slight decrease, depending on the thickness of the pork chops.
Roberta
We loved the breading! I don’t typically like pork chops because they can be dry. The breading kept them moist and had a great flavor!
Melissa
Thanks so much!
Deborah paul
Made these for the first time tonite They were fabulous Followed the recipe exactly as written and we loved them Will become a staple in our home
Melissa
Thanks so much!
Susan
Great recipe. I highly recommend it to everyone. I rate this 5 stars. My favorite go to recipe. Thank you for sharing.
Melissa
Thanks, Susan!
Richard
Delicious. Made it tonight. Will make it again
Melissa
Thanks so much!
Laura Schricker
How can you cook these in a Instat pot Air Fryer?
Melissa
You could adapt these to an air fryer, sure.
Lea Evans
Wonderful, the entire family had seconds! Would have been thirds, if there had been more pork chops! Doubled the dipping and breading portions because I had 16 pork chops at only 1/4" thick! Cooking time was still at 30 minutes. Will make again. Next time will try fish!
Melissa
Hi Lea, I'm so happy you loved these, thanks so much!
Kara
Can I use a pressure cooker to make these?
Melissa
I haven't tested it, if you try it let us know.
Diane
Love this recipe. Will make it again and again.
Melissa
Thanks Diane, we love this one, I'm happy you did, too!
Tammy Henson
I’m not a fan of Italian seasoning. Can you recommend a different seasoning to replace it?
Melissa
You could use herbes de provence.
Jeanne
Delicious recipe!
April
Yum! These turned out great! I was surprised how much the lemon pepper seasoning came through. I halved the recipe and it was perfect. Sticking a thermometer into the side of thick, boneless chops are the only way I can get porkchops to turn out moist.
I also think this recipe would be great with fish instead of pork! It's a keeper!
Melissa
I'm so happy you enjoyed these, thank you!
Lucille
Could you use bone in hops?
Melissa
Yes, they will take longer to bake, though.
Christina
Do I have to melt the butter in advance? Can I put a pat of butter directly on the chops or in the pan?
Melissa
Please follow the recipe and melt the butter in advance.
Vivian
What is the purpose of the milk in the egg?
Melissa
It's part of the dredging process to hold the breading onto the pork.
Kathleen
Excellent! And, yes, use the rack.
Erica
Can buttermilk be substituted for whole milk?
Melissa
Absolutely, yes.
Heidi
This is by far one of my favorite pork chop recipes! It’s packed with flavor and so juicy and tender. It’s pretty quick and simple to make also. It was a hit with my whole family! Thank you!
Melissa
I'm so happy you and your family are enjoying this recipe, thanks so much!