Southern Chicken Fried Pork Chops
Crispy breaded pork chops with a golden crust and tender, juicy center—a Southern classic. Ready in under 30 minutes with just a skillet and basic pantry staples.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat pork chops dry with paper towels on both sides.
Step 2
Mix flour, salt, and pepper on a shallow plate.
Step 3
Whisk eggs and buttermilk together in a shallow bowl.
Step 4
Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
Step 5
Dredge a pork chop in flour, tap off excess, dip in egg mixture, then coat in flour again.
Step 6
Repeat with the second pork chop. Lay both gently into the hot oil.
Step 7
Sear 3–4 minutes per side without moving until edges are golden brown and crispy.
Step 8
Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate and rest 2 minutes before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- shallow plate
- shallow bowl
- paper towels
- tongs or spatula
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