Crispy Pork Cutlets with Lemon
These crispy pork cutlets with lemon are your new go-to for a fast, flavorful dinner. Lightly seasoned, breaded with crunchy panko, and pan-fried to perfection, they’re brightened by fresh lemon for a simple dish with bold flavor and major comfort food appeal.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless pork chops sliced into 1/2″ thick cutlets
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp garlic salt
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- High-heat cooking oil olive, canola, or vegetable
- Lemon wedges to serve
Instructions
- Place pork cutlets between plastic wrap and pound until about 1/4″ thick.
- In one bowl, mix flour, garlic salt, paprika, and black pepper.
- In a second bowl, beat eggs. In a third, add panko.
- Dredge each cutlet in flour, dip in egg, and coat in panko.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add cutlets and sauté 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
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Notes
For extra crunch, don’t overcrowd the pan—fry in batches if needed.
Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness—pork should reach 145°F (63°C).
You can substitute chicken cutlets for pork if desired.