Fried Pork Chops Recipe

pan fried pork chops on a wire rack draining after frying

4.55 from 77 votes

Tender and juicy and downright addictive, these fried pork chops are marinated in a spicy buttermilk then breaded in a flavorful flour dredge creating the ultimate crunch and deliciousness.

Prep Time1 25

Cook Time15

Resting Time10

Total Time1 40

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: soul food, Southern

Servings: servings

Calories: 396kcal

Author: Jocelyn Delk Adams

Equipment

Ingredients

1 lb bone in pork chops (about 3/4 inch in thickness) patted dry with paper towels
2 cups buttermilk
2 tsp hot sauce
1 1/4 cup self rising flour
1 tbsp plus 1 tsp seasoned salt plus to taste
1 1/2 tsp black pepper plus to taste
1/2 tsp ground garlic powder
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper can go up to 3/4 tsp if you like a lot of spice
1/2 tsp smoked paprika can go up to 1 teaspoon
2 cups canola oil

Instructions

Season pork chops with salt and black pepper to taste on both sides.
Next whisk hot sauce into buttermilk and dip pork chops into buttermilk mixture. Allow to soak for an hour.
In a large plastic bag, add flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and paprika and mix until combined.
Put pork chops into seasoned flour and coat really well. If you want super crispy, add back into buttermilk and then back into seasoned flour. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Let the chops set for at least 20 minutes with the flour before frying.
Heat oil over medium high heat of about 350 F.
Fry until golden brown on both sides, about 2-4 minutes on each side depending on thickness of the chops. Make sure your chops are cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F before you serve them up.
Once fried, remove and add to a wire rack with a paper towel lined baking sheet before it to drain.
Let the chops rest for 10 minutes to get back juicy them serve them up.

Notes

Make sure you season both the pork chops and also the flour. Using seasoned salt is a nice element to add additional flavor. It is usually salt seasoned with additional spices to create more depth for your dish.

Feel free to adjust spice elements like cayenne, hot sauce and paprika based on your preference. If you prefer more spice, definitely add a bit more. Just be careful when adding cayenne because it can pack major spice.

How to Store Breaded Fried Pork Chops

Make sure they are cooled to room temp then wrap plastic wrap or add to an air-tight container and pop in the fridge.

You can either reheat in the oven or the air fryer (my fave way). Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake up to 15 minutes until heated through.

How long will they last in the fridge?

They will last for up to 4 days.

Can I freeze them?

Absolutely boos. I like adding leftovers to a zip-top resealable bag removing as much as possible. They should last for up to 3 months. When you want to reheat, just thaw in the fridge overnight.

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