Name: Baked Italian Breaded Pork Chops
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 thick center-cut pork chops; 2 cups of Italian-flavored breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup Pecorino Romano Cheese; 3 cloves minced garlic; 1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder and more before baking; 1 cup milk with 2 tablespoons vinegar mixed together; 1 tablespoon minced chopped flat-leaf Italian parsley for garnish; 1/4 cup white wine or apple juice (use more if they look like they are drying out); extra virgin olive oil for drizzling; salt, pepper, or cayenne pepper to taste

Baked Italian Breaded Pork Chops are crispy on the outside moist and tender on the inside with lots of herbs and spices and so much healthier than fried.

This recipe is fast and easy especially when you're in a huge hurry and want a delicious meal that's a winner for everyone who wants a quick, and easy baked fried pork chops.

A thick juicy pork chop baked topped with an Italian seasoned breadcrumb coating dipped in milk first, then baked, that's about it with all simple pantry ingredients.

This recipe is so easy it's even perfect for hosting a dinner party plus baking the chops gives you more time to visit with your company instead of staying in the kitchen cooking.

We even provide some tips and an air fryer method that may also be something you prefer instead of turning that oven on in the summer heat and perfect for those weeknight meals on a very busy schedule.

You can serve them with any kind of side dish we love Baked Parmesan Potato Wedges and our Tuscan Panzanella Salad

Scroll down to the bottom for this printable fabulous recipe!

baked Italian breaded pork chops in a white revol dish

Easy No-Fuss Meals

Just when you thought you made the easiest baked pork chop recipe, then this one pops up and you must try it right?

This is a breeze to make, I even line my pan with parchment paper or foil so it's easy to clean up.

Time is a big factor in our busy schedule these days, and this recipe can be put together quickly and taste like fried crispy chops perfect any day of the week!

Tips

Do not overbake chops use an instant-read meat thermometer
cover the first 10 minutes then uncover pork needs to be cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees
for spicy add some cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the milk mixture
use apple juice, wine, or chicken broth for moisture
boneless or bone-in chops are fine to use
Air Frying Method: preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 400 degrees. Brush the air fryer basket with cooking oil. Place two pork chops in the basket or as many as you can fit without them touching. Keeping the basket away from the air fryer and using potholders, spray the tops of the pork chops with cooking spray. Air fry for an additional 4 minutes, turn them over using tongs or a large grilling fork, again spray the top with more cooking spray, and air fry an additional 4 minutes or until an internal temperature reaches 145 degrees using an instant-read thermometer.

Ingredients you will need (scroll to the recipe card for exact measurements

4 center-cut pork chops
minced garlic
granulated garlic powder
Italian flavored breadcrumbs
Pecorino Romano cheese
salt and pepper to taste
apple juice, white wine, or chicken broth
milk
vinegar
olive oil
cooking spray

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