Description
Southern comfort meets culinary magic with these crispy Country Fried Pork Chops, delivering golden-brown perfection and irresistible flavor. Juicy pork nestled in a crunchy seasoned coating promises a mouthwatering meal that brings hearty goodness straight to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 pork chops (bone-in or boneless, about 0.5-inch thick)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk (or heavy cream)
- 2 tablespoons butter
Coating and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.25 cup milk
Cooking Ingredients:
- Vegetable oil or canola oil (for frying, about 0.25 inch deep in skillet)
Instructions
- Prepare seasoned flour blend by combining flour with a medley of spices: paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a wide, shallow container.
- Create egg wash by whisking eggs and milk together in a separate bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Create a coating station with the seasoned flour and egg mixture. Methodically dredge each pork chop first in the spiced flour, ensuring complete coverage.
- Dip the flour-coated pork chop into the egg wash, allowing excess to drip off.
- Return the chop to the seasoned flour mixture, pressing firmly to create a thick, crispy exterior that adheres completely to the meat.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches approximately 350°F, creating a sizzling cooking surface.
- Carefully place coated pork chops into the hot oil, maintaining enough space between them to ensure even cooking and crisp texture.
- Fry each side for 4-5 minutes, monitoring the golden-brown coloration and ensuring the internal temperature reaches 145°F for safe consumption.
- Remove chops from oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil and allow slight resting period before serving.
Notes
- Prevent clumping by using a fork or tongs when dredging pork chops to ensure even, light coating without heavy breading buildup.
- Select bone-in pork chops for extra flavor and juiciness, which helps maintain moisture during high-heat frying.
- Pat pork chops completely dry before seasoning to help flour mixture adhere better and create crispier exterior.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs to maintain crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg