🍖 Deep fried pork chops
Deep fried pork chops are a classic comfort-food dish where seasoned pork chops are breaded and fried until golden, crispy outside and juicy inside. They’re popular in Southern-style cooking and pair well with hearty sides.
🧾 Ingredients (4 servings)
- 4 Pork chops (bone-in or boneless)
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Oil for deep frying
👩🍳 Instructions
- Season the pork chops
- Pat chops dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Prepare dredging stations
- Bowl 1: flour
- Bowl 2: beaten eggs mixed with milk
- Coat the chops
- Dip each pork chop in flour → egg mixture → flour again for extra crispiness.
- Heat the oil
- Heat oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the pork chops
- Fry 5–7 minutes per side (depending on thickness) until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain and serve
- Place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
🍽️ Great Southern-style sides
- Mashed potatoes
- Collard greens
- Cornbread
- Macaroni and cheese
💡 Tip: Soaking the pork chops in buttermilk for 1–2 hours before breading makes them even more tender and flavorful.
If you want, I can also show you the Southern “country fried pork chops with gravy” version, which many people consider the ultimate comfort-food meal. 🍖
