Shake and Bake Pork Chops

Amethyst · August 3, 2025, 3:24pm

Shake and Bake Pork Chops

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yeild: Four Servings

Ingredients:

4 pork chops, bone-in or boneless, about ½ inch thick
Mayonnaise enough to coat pork chops witha thin layer; about ¼ cup
⅔ cup panko bread crumbs
2 teaspoons paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional

Directions:

Preheat Oven:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then set it aside.

Preheat Air Fryer:

Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C) and lightly grease the basket or tray.

Prepare Coating:

Add bread crumbs, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, dried thyme, Italian seasoning, and cayenne pepper (if using) to a large resealable storage bag. Seal the bag and rotate it around until the seasonings are mixed together.

Apply Mayo:

Using the back of a spoon, coat each pork chop with a thin layer of mayo.

Coat Pork Chops:

Transfer each mayo-coated pork chop to the bag of breadcrumb mixture. Seal the bag, then rotate and shake thoroughly to coat each pork chop in the seasoning mixture.

Oven Bake:

Transfer coated pork chops to the prepared baking sheet. Optionally, if there is any leftover seasoning, you can spoon it atop pork chops and gently press it in so it sticks. Bake for about 15-25 minutes, or until pork chops are fully cooked to 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) and the coating is crisp and golden (bone-in will take longer to cook than boneless).

Air Fry:

Arrange coated pork chops in a single layer, leaving space between them for airflow. Air fry for 10-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Let rest for a few minutes before serving. If cooking in batches, keep the first batch warm in a low oven until ready to serve.

Rest and Serve:

Remove pork chops from the oven and allow them to rest for a few minutes, then serve.

Notes:

Refrigerator Storage:

Store pork chops in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Freezer Storage:

Wrap each chop in plastic wrap, place them in a freezer bag, and freeze for 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.

Reheating Instructions:

Reheat in the oven or air fryer at 350 degrees F (176 degrees C) to keep them crispy. Or, for a quicker option, you can microwave them. Place the pork chops on a microwave-safe plate and cover them with a damp paper towel (this helps to keep the meat moist). Microwave on medium power for 30-90 seconds, checking halfway to see if it’s heated through.

Nutritional Facts:

Recipe courtesy of Real Balanced.com