Crispy, savory oven-baked pork chops coated in a paprika-forward homemade breading. Ready in 35 minutes with simple pantry spices and no preservatives.
In a gallon-sized zip-top bag, combine the breadcrumbs, salt, black pepper, paprika, celery salt, onion powder, and garlic powder. Seal the bag and shake gently to mix.
Place the vegetable oil on a baking sheet and spread it out into a thin layer.
Place one pork chop at a time into the zip-top bag, seal the bag, and shake. Place the coated pork chop onto the oiled baking sheet. Repeat with remaining pork chops. Discard the seasoning mix after use.
Bake the pork chops for 15 minutes on one side. Then flip the pork chops and bake for 10 minutes on the second side.
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Recipe Tips
Chops close to half an inch thick give you the best result. Thinner chops cook faster and risk drying out; thicker chops (over three-quarters of an inch) may need 5 to 10 additional minutes at 400 degrees F rather than 425.
Always pat the pork chops dry before coating. Surface moisture prevents the breadcrumbs from adhering properly and steams the meat instead of crisping the coating.
Pork is safe at 145 degrees F. Pulling the chops at exactly 145 and resting them for a few minutes allows carryover cooking to finish the job and the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
Do not press the coating into the chop too firmly. A light, even layer crisps better than a dense, compacted one.