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Crispy Fried Pork Chops
Our fried pork chops are loaded with flavor and have the crispiest crunch thanks to a couple not-so-secret ingredients.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 pork chops
Calories: 645 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Pork Chops
- 4 pork chops 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1/4 cup Frank's RedHot Cayenne Pepper Sauce
Dredging Mixture
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Season pork chops with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper.
- Pour 2 cups buttermilk and 1/4 cup Frank's RedHot Cayenne Pepper Sauce into a 9x13 pan and stir to combine. Submerge seasoned pork chops into buttermilk mixture and set aside. Refrigerate up to 6 hours, or use right away.
- In another shallow bowl, stir together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup cornstarch, 2 teaspoons salt, 2 teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
- Pour 2 cups vegetable oil into a large skillet and heat to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Monitor the temperature of the oil and adjust the heat source to maintain a consistent 350℉ temperature.
- Working one at a time, remove pork chops from buttermilk mixture. Shake it gently to remove the excess liquid. Place the chop into the flour mixture and coat thoroughly, tapping off the excess.
- Place the breaded chops into the 350 degree oil. Fry 2 to 3 chops at a time, ensuring you don't crowd the pan. The meat will drop the temperature of the oil so adjust the heat source as necessary. Fry each piece for 4 to 5 minutes, per side, until golden brown and pork is cooked through to an internal temperature of 145℉.
- Remove from the oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate or cooling rack. Let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Fried Pork Chops are often served drizzled with a basic white gravy, though it is completely optional. It is very easy and simple to make.
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Once melted, whisk in flour and cook 2-3 minutes.
- Slowly pour in the milk and bring to a simmer. As it heats, the liquid will thicken. Once the gravy has thickened, season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1pork chop
Calories
645kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
59g
(20%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
10g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
103mg
(34%)
Sodium
2335mg
(97%)
Potassium
784mg
(22%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
726IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
166mg
(17%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4pork chops
Amount Per Serving
Calories 645
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1pork chop | |
| Calories | 645kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 2335mg | 97% |
| Potassium | 784mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 726IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 166mg | 17% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.