Crunchy Breaded Pork Chops

Name: Crunchy Breaded Pork Chops (Air-Fryer)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 (8 oz) boneless pork chops; 1 cup panko breadcrumbs; 2 tbsp salted butter; 1 large egg; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; ¼ tsp salt; ¼ tsp ground black pepper; ½ tsp kosher salt (per chop); cooking spray

Crunchy Breaded Pork Chops are juicy, tender boneless pork chops coated in crispy panko breadcrumbs and air-fried to golden perfection. Dijon mustard in the egg mixture adds flavor depth and helps the coating adhere.

🏷️Pork chops 🏷️Breaded 🏷️Air fry 🏷️Panko 🏷️Dijon mustard 🏷️10 ingredients or less

Total

30 min

Servings

2

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$19–$31

Recipe Source

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From Recette Magazine

Ingredients

2 (8 oz) boneless pork chops
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tbsp salted butter
1 large egg
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp ground black pepper
½ tsp kosher salt (per chop)
cooking spray

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Instructions

1
Melt 2 tbsp salted butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add 1 cup panko and cook until golden brown, stirring often, about 3-5 minutes. Transfer to a shallow dish.
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 large egg, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, ¼ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp ground black pepper until smooth.
3
Pat pork chops dry. Cut a shallow, crosshatch pattern into the fat cap of both chops. Season each chop with ½ tsp kosher salt. Dredge chops in egg mixture, allowing egg to drip back down into the bowl. Transfer to panko mixture, pressing both sides to adhere.
4
Mist air fry basket with cooking spray. Transfer chops to a Suvie Air Fry basket and place in the bottom zone of Suvie. Place Suvie sheet pan in the bottom zone of Suvie to catch any drips. Air fry at 375°F for 20 minutes, flipping pork chops halfway through.
5
After cooking, remove pork from Suvie. Divide between two plates and serve.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Pat pork chops dry before coating to ensure the breadcrumb crust adheres and crisps evenly.
Use panko breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs—they create a noticeably crunchier texture.
Don't skip the Dijon mustard in the egg wash; it prevents the coating from sliding off during cooking.
Lightly spray the breaded chops with cooking spray before air-frying for deeper golden-brown color and extra crunch.

Substitutions

Panko breadcrumbs → regular breadcrumbs (texture will be less crunchy but still crispy)
Dijon mustard → whole grain mustard (adds texture; use same amount)
Salted butter → unsalted butter (reduce added salt by ¼ tsp)
Large egg → 2 tbsp aquafaba or plant-based egg replacer (for vegan binding)