In the mood for pork chops? Try this 30-minute meal tonight. These juicy keto pork chops are balanced with a parmesan crust and are full of flavor! Your family will love it and it may just become a staple recipe you add to your dinner rotation. Print this Parmesan Crusted Keto Pork Chops recipe below.
Parmesan Crusted Keto Pork Chops
Keto pork chops are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy this versatile cut of meat while following a ketogenic diet. These chops are typically made from pork loin or tenderloin, which are lean cuts of meat that are high in protein and low in fat.
What’s our secret sauce for a crunchy outer layer? Crushed pork rinds along with a mix of delicious seasonings.
Measurements with easy to follow printable directions are at the end of the post.
Ingredients:
- 4-6 Boneless Pork Chops (2 inches thick)
- 2 cups crushed pork rinds (8-10 oz whole)
- 3/4 c Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp parsley
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 c all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp seasoning salt
- 3 organic eggs
- 2 Tbsp water
- 1/3 c avocado oil (or oil of your choice)
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Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In a bowl add crushed pork rinds, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, parsley, coriander, black pepper, and thyme. Mix well and set aside.
- In a second bowl whisk together eggs and water and set aside.
- In a gallon-size ziplock bag add flour and seasoning salt. Shake together.
- Rinse pork chops and pat dry. Place 1 pork chop at a time in the flour mixture and shake. Shake off extra flour and place on wire rack. Repeat this step until all pork chops are done
- Next, dip each chop in egg wash, making sure all sides are coated
- Then coat chops in pork rind mixture. Evenly coat all sides. Place back on wire rack and let rest
- In a large oven-proof skillet add avocado oil and get the oil hot. Place pork chops in skillet (do not crowd skillet) and fry for 5 mins on each side
- Once each side is golden brown place skillet in oven and bake for 20-25 mins, or until the internal temp reads 145°F. Serve hot.
Tip: When paired with low-carb vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower mashed potatoes, or green beans, keto pork chops make for a satisfying and nutritious meal that is sure to please.
This dinner recipe is so yummy! We hope you enjoy it.
Print the Parmesan Crusted Keto Pork Chops Recipe below:
Parmesan Crusted Keto Pork Chops
These juicy keto pork chops are balanced with a parmesan crust and are full of flavor!
Ingredients
4-6 Boneless Pork Chops (2 inches thick), 2 cups crushed pork rinds (8-10 oz whole), 3/4 c Parmesan Cheese grated, 1 tsp garlic powder, 2 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp parsley, 1 tsp coriander, 1 tsp ground black pepper, 1 tsp thyme, 1 c all-purpose flour, 1 tsp seasoning salt, 3 organic eggs, 2 Tbsp water, 1/3 c avocado oil (or oil of your choice)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F. In a bowl add crushed pork rinds, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, parsley, coriander, black pepper, and thyme. Mix well and set aside. In a second bowl whisk together eggs and water and set aside. In a gallon-size ziplock bag add flour and seasoning salt. Shake together. Rinse pork chops and pat dry. Place 1 pork chop at a time in the flour mixture and shake. Shake off extra flour and place on wire rack. Repeat this step until all pork chops are done, Next, dip each chop in egg wash, making sure all sides are coated, Then coat chops in pork rind mixture. Evenly coat all sides. Place back on wire rack and let rest, In a large oven-proof skillet add avocado oil and get the oil hot. Place pork chops in skillet (do not crowd skillet) and fry for 5 mins on each side, Once each side is golden brown place skillet in oven and bake for 20-25 mins, or until the internal temp reads 145°F. Serve hot.
Recipe Notes
This keto pork chops recipe pairs nicely with fresh veggies or cauliflower mashed potatoes.
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Shakeia Rieux says
I haven’t tried Parmesan crusted pork chops , but that looks good! I’m definitely going to try the recipe!
Gina Ferrell says
I’m always looking forward for new Keto recipes. I need to give this one a try. It looks delicious for a great family meal. Thanks for sharing!