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Crispy Baked Pork Chops

Crispy baked pork chops with a panko coating deliver oven-fried crunch that shatters on the first touch. This easy crispy pork method uses a flour-egg-panko breading so the crust turns deep golden and stays crisp.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pork chops breading
  • 4 boneless pork chops 3/4 inch thick
  • 0.5 tsp salt to taste
  • 0.5 tsp pepper to taste
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.25 lb olive oil spray use enough to coat both sides
  • 4 lemon wedges for serving

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan
  • 1 wire rack
  • 1 baking sheet

Method
 

Preheat and set up breading
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F and place a wire rack over a baking sheet so air can circulate under the chops.
  2. Set up three dishes: flour seasoned with salt and pepper, beaten eggs, and panko mixed with garlic powder, smoked paprika, and Italian seasoning.
Bread and bake
  1. Coat each pork chop in flour, then dip into the beaten eggs so the crumbs have something to cling to.
  2. Press the panko mixture firmly onto both sides of the pork chops for maximum crunch.
  3. Place the coated chops on the wire rack and spray generously with olive oil on both sides to help the crust brown.
  4. Bake 18–20 minutes at 425°F until the crust is deep golden brown and the pork reaches 145°F.
Serve
  1. Serve immediately with lemon wedges for bright flavor alongside the crunchy crust.

Notes

For the crispiest shatter, press the panko firmly and bake on the wire rack (not directly on the pan). Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 3 days and rewarm in a 400°F oven for 8–10 minutes to help re-crisp; freezing is not recommended because the crust softens. For a lower-carb option, use a keto-style crunchy breadcrumb substitute or crushed pork rinds in place of panko.