Shake and Bake Pork Chops

Name: Shake and Bake Pork Chops
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup plain dried bread crumbs; 1 tablespoon paprika; 2 teaspoons sugar; 2 teaspoons kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal); 2 teaspoons onion powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon ground oregano (or dried oregano leaves, crushed); 1 teaspoon celery salt; 4 boneless pork chops (about 2 pounds total), ¾- to 1-inch thick; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; Applesauce, for serving

By Dan Pelosi

Published Feb. 18, 2025

Shake and Bake Pork Chops — Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Spencer Richards.

Total Time: 35 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Rating: 5(883)
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This homemade version of the nostalgic seasoned bread crumbs from the supermarket yields pork chops that cook up almost as easy and fast — and even juicier. The recipe also gives your spice cabinet a workout with a delicious blend of spices. Start by brushing a thin layer of mayonnaise on boneless pork chops to lock in moisture and add flavor. Then coat the chops in a heavily seasoned sweet and savory bread crumb mix and bake until perfectly crispy and moist. Served with applesauce on the side, these pork chops are perfect for quick weeknight dinners. In fact, the bread crumb mix can be made in large batches so it is always on hand.

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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings

¾cup plain dried bread crumbs
1tablespoon paprika
2teaspoons sugar
2teaspoons kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal)
2teaspoons onion powder
1teaspoon garlic powder
1teaspoon ground oregano (or dried oregano leaves, crushed)
1teaspoon celery salt
4boneless pork chops (about 2 pounds total), ¾- to 1-inch thick
¼cup mayonnaise
Applesauce, for serving

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Preparation

Step 1
Heat oven to 400 degrees.
Step 2
To a reusable container or bag, add bread crumbs, paprika, sugar, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano and celery salt. Stir or shake to combine.
Step 3
One by one, slather each pork chop with a layer of mayonnaise, then add to the breadcrumb container, shaking to evenly coat.
Step 4
Place the pork chops on a sheet pan and bake until the internal temperature reaches 140 degrees, 15 to 18 minutes. Let pork chops rest for 5 minutes, allowing the internal temperature to reach 145 degrees. Serve warm with applesauce.

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Comments

Erik1 year ago

Best to do on a rack over a sheet pan in order to avoid getting soggy, but a really solid rub and deliciously moist. Mess with the seasoning all you like - the foundational preparation is solid, easy, and reliable.

JDJD20041 year ago

I used the back of a spoon to spread the mayo on one side of all the chops. I put the coating on a plate, instead of a bag. Put the chops mayo side down in the coating, spread mayo on the uncoated side, then flipped them over. So easy.

J Howard1 year ago

I had high hopes for this since I remember how tasty and crunchy the shake n’ bake version was I had as a kid (or maybe I’m fooling myself). The pork can out fine, but the coating was soggy and very salty. Doubt I’ll make these again

Diane3 days ago

Made this in the air fryer and that solved the soggy problem. Delicious!

Hugo4 days ago

Very good and forgiving meal. Definitly recommedn doing a rack over sheet pan as was very soggy when taking it out. Now thinking about good sides to pair it with

Hannah2 weeks ago

Unfortunately I read the too salty comments while choking down a too salty pork chop. Will make adjustments to salt in breading next time.

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