Crispy Fried Pork Chops

4.83 from 17 votes

Our fried pork chops are loaded with flavor and have the crispiest crunch thanks to a couple not-so-secret ingredients.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Fried Pork Chops

Servings: pork chops

Season pork chops with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper.
Pour 2 cups buttermilk and 1/4 cup cayenne pepper hot 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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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.

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.