Crispy Parmesan Pork Chops
If you’re looking for a dinner that’s crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor, these crispy parmesan pork chops are it! Made in the air fryer for that perfect golden crunch without the mess and deep frying, they’re a high-protein meal the whole family will love. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a quick weekend favorite, these pork chops bring bold flavor with minimal effort—your taste buds and your picky eaters will thank you.
Why You’ll Love The Recipe
- High-Protein – 36 grams of protein in 1 pork chop
- Crispy texture without the fried fat – I love that this recipe is air fried, yet tastes like a healthy version of a fried, breaded pork chop. Since it’s air fried, you won’t get all the saturated fat from frying oils!
- Flavor Packed – The flavor in the breading of this pork chop is chefs kiss so good!
Nutrients in Crispy Parmesan Pork Chops
Niacin – One 4 oz pork chop provides half your daily niacin need. Niacin helps with energy production, can work as an antioxidant, and help lower cholesterol levels.
Iron – Pork chops are a good source of heme iron which is the most absorbable form.
B vitamins – Pork chops have a few of the B vitamins which are great for nerve and brain function.
The Ingredients:
- Pork chops – use thin pork chops so they cook through better
- Salt & pepper
- Breading – flour, panko bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, basil, oregano
- Egg
How To Make These Crispy Parmesan Pork Chops
(Full Recipe Below)
This recipe is super easy to make! Simply grab 3 large bowls for dipping the breading.
First you’ll salt and pepper each pork chop. Then you’ll dip into the flour, then the egg, then the breading.
Spray each pork chop with cooking spray then place in air fryer.
Recipe Tips & Variations
➡️ No air fryer? No problem! – If you don’t have an air fryer, you can bake these crispy parmesan pork chops in the oven at 400 degrees F for about 25 minutes, flipping half way through. Just ensure that the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F.
➡️ Gluten & Dairy free – This recipe is easy to swap out for gluten free flour and dairy free parmesan cheese!
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Ingredients
- 4 thin pork chops
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 tsp oregano
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees. Trim excess fat off pork chops and salt and pepper them to taste.
- Add flour to one bowl, the egg to a second bowl, and the panko, parmesan, garlic powder, basil, and oregano to a third bowl.
- Beat the egg in one dish. In the breading dish, mix the panko mixture well.
- Dip both sides of the pork chops into the flour, then the egg, then the panko mixture. Lightly spray with an olive oil or cooking spray to help them crisp.
- Place the pork chops single layered in the air fryer. If you make more than 3-4 chops, you may need to split them up for space as they should not be layered.
- Once in air fryer, cook for 8 minutes, then flip, and cook for an additional 8 minutes on the other side or until pork chops are crispy and internal temperature has reached 145 degrees F.
Nutrition
** Nutrition facts will vary based on different brands, swaps, and volumes used.
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