Make a batch of Shake and Bake Pork Chops that are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. They are SO easy to make and take just 10 minutes of prep work.
Hands-off
Minimal prep
You’ll Learn: How to get golden crust without frying
Worth It: It’s a satisfying, protein-forward option that actually keeps you full
Bonus: Air fryer option for faster cook time
bake up a batch of the crispiest pork chops with this easy recipe
If you’re looking for an easy and tasty dinner, try making shake and bake pork chops. This recipe is based on the box favorite you may have had as a kid, but it’s an easier and healthier version that takes only 10 minutes to prep. The majority of the cooking time is hands off and the falvor is so much better than the boxed mix.
To make absolutely delicious pork chops just coat the pork chops in the breadcrumbs and seasoning mix and bake them in the oven. In just 30 minutes, you’ll have a perfectly cooked pork chop with a crispy and flavorful coating.
This sheet pan supper is incredibly easy to make and requires minimal clean-up, making it perfect for your busy schedule. Give this shake n bake pork chops recipe a try and enjoy a delicious and hassle-free meal tonight. Your whole family is sure to love this simple meal.
Kitchen tools
- Measuring spoons and measuring cups
- Plastic bag
- Mixing bowl
- Sheet pan
- Meat thermometer
Serving Suggestions
You can pair these shake and bake pork chops with just about anything. Serve them with a side of rice, roasted potatoes, a salad, or other veggies of your choice.
Don’t forget your favorite dipping sauces! If you want to try your hand at making one from scratch, I recommend ranch or creamy honey mustard.
We were always a pork chops and applesauce kind of family growing up. If you love that combo, try this easy and delicious crockpot applesauce to serve alongside the pork chops.
Ingredients
- Boneless pork chops – I like to use 1″ thick pork chops for this recipe. If you want to use thick cut pork chops, increase the cook time by about 5 minutes.
- Bread crumbs – I personally like to use plain bread crumbs for this quick weeknight dinner. For a thicker crust for this breaded pork you can use panko breadcrumbs.
- Kosher salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, smoked paprika – Add this delicious seasoning mixture to the bread crumbs to create your own homemade shake and bake mix. You can then use that mix on any kind of protein, not just pork chops!
- Olive oil or any vegetable oil – mix the breading mixture with oil to create a crispy coating and help the breading stick to the pork chops.
Ingredient substitutions
One of my favorite things about this shake and bake pork chops recipe is that it is very easy to make gluten-free. Just use a gluten free breadcrumb mixture in place of the standard bread crumbs. There are rice based bread crumbs that are very delicious.
If you are looking to spice up this shake n bake pork chops dish, you can add some cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper to the breadcrumb mix. Feel free to customize the spice mix to incorporate different tastes and flavors. Even adding some ranch seasoning would be delicious!
You can use this homemade shake and bake mixture for many types of proteins. Feel free to switch out the boneless pork chops for bone-in pork chops, but be sure to check the internal temperature because they may take a little longer to cook through. You may also swap out the pork for chicken breasts to make a classic shake and bake chicken recipe.
How to make shake and bake pork chops
Step 1: Preheat oven and prepare the seasoning mixture
To begin, preheat the oven to 425F. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
Now it is time to make the seasoning mixture. In a mixing bowl, combine the bread crumbs, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, black pepper, and smoked paprika in a shallow bowl (Image 1 and 2).
Step 2: time to shake
Then, pour the seasoning and bread crumbs into a large plastic bag. Add olive oil into the bag, seal, and shake until the olive oil is evenly distributed with the bread crumbs (Image 3 and 4).
Then, place the pork chops into the bag, seal, and shake again (Image 5). You will want to shake vigorously until the pork chops are all coated in the breading. It helps to press some of the coating into the pork chops with your hands to ensure you get a nice crispy crust and juicy meat.
Step 3: place on a sheet pan and bake
Next, place the coated pork chops on the baking sheet in a single layer (Image 6). Bake at 425F for 18 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 145F. Be careful not to overbake the pork chops so that they remain tender and juicy.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. To prevent having soggy pork chops, allow them to cool on a wire rack instead of on the sheet pan.
tips and tricks
To make juicy pork chops that remain crispy on the outside, transfer them to a wire rack after cooking to cool slightly. When you do this, you prevent the bottom from getting soggy.
Cook the pork chops directly on a greased baking sheet. The direct contact with the metal baking sheet will give the pork chops the best crust.
Want to make air fryer shake n bake pork chops? Just follow the instructions as written, coat the pork chops in the breading mixture and then place on a greased air fryer tray. Air fry at 350F for 13-15 minutes, flipping once halfway.
Storage and reheating
Allow the shake & bake pork chops to cool completely and then transfer to an airtight container in the fridge. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat leftovers either in the oven or air fry until just warmed through. I find that using the air fryer basket to reheat the pork chops is the best way to have leftovers that are not soggy.
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You can find the full recipe below. If you make this recipe, please rate and review it in the comments, or share it with me on Instagram!
You can find the full recipe below. If you make this recipe, please rate and review it in the comments, or share it with me on Instagram!
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Recipe
Shake and Bake Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 6 boneless pork chops each about 1” thick
- 1 cup plain bread crumbs
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp dried parsley
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F and spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl combine the bread crumbs, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Pour seasoning bread crumbs into a large plastic bag. Pour olive oil into the bag, seal and shake until the olive oil is evenly distributed with the bread crumbs.
- Place the pork chops into the bag, seal and shake again. Shake vigorously until the pork chops are all coated in the breading.
- Place the pork chops on the baking sheet. Bake at 425F for 18 minutes. Pork chops are cooked through when they reach an internal temperature of 145F.
- Remove from the oven, allow to cool slightly and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
- to make this recipe gluten free, use gluten free bread crumbs or gluten free panko breadcrumbs
Nutrition Information
This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.
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