Get ready for the ultimate comfort food—crispy on the outside, juicy and tender on the inside! These Southern-style fried pork chops are soaked in buttermilk for extra moisture and coated in a seasoned flour mix for the perfect golden crunch. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a weekend treat, this dish brings bold flavor and satisfying texture to every bite.
Ingredients:
4 bone-in pork chops (about 1-inch thick)
1 cup buttermilk (or regular milk + 1 tsp vinegar or lemon juice)
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup cornstarch (for extra crispiness)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
Instructions:
Soak the Chops:
Place pork chops in a bowl or zip-top bag and cover with buttermilk.
Let them soak for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight in the fridge).
Prep the Coating:
In a shallow bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, and cayenne.
Dredge the Pork Chops:
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