Breaded Oven Pork Chops has a crispy breading thanks to a savory mixture of almond flour and parmesan. Now you can enjoy and oven-fried gluten-free pork chops recipe that are also low carb and keto-friendly!
Breaded baked pork chops – gluten-free & low carb recipe!
If you loved Shake and Bake, now can enjoy the same ease and taste, but with a gluten-free and low carb pork recipe! Oven fried pork chops are coated with parmesan, almond flour breading the whole family will devour, but no one has to know they are allergen-friendly.
These keto breaded pork chops are a spin-off of another popular recipe, gluten-free baked chicken. Similar to that recipe, the breading is equal parts almond flour and parmesan. This creates a crispy, flavorful coating, which is unrecognizably gluten-free.
Plus, baking the pork chops in the oven makes this an effortless, virtually hands-off recipe. Since the bake time is so short, you may want to pick an equally quick side dish, such as baked broccoli and cheese or sauteed zucchini.
Of course, for the ultimate meal be sure to serve with a side of gluten-free gravy to drive juicy bites in!
Ingredients notes
- Almond Flour – Unblanched almond flour or almond meal may be used. (If you love almond flour recipes, check out this free resource!) Alternatively, to keep the recipe keto, use crushed pork rinds in its place. For a gluten-free alternative, use crushed gluten-free cereal, crackers, or gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Parmesan Cheese – I use store-bought grated parmesan to keep the prep simple, but you may also grate fresh. For a dairy-free alternative, try making vegan parmesan cheese.
- Pork Chops – My preference is center cut boneless, which I also use in this rosemary pork chops recipe. There are many types of pork chops, so choose what works best for you.
How To Make breaded oven pork chops
(Below shows step-by-step photos and modified instructions. For the complete recipe, along with ingredient amounts, scroll down to the recipe card.)
- For best results, drizzle olive oil in a large cast iron skillet and place in the oven while it’s preheating. Alternatively, grease a baking sheet with olive oil and place it in the oven for at least 10 minutes to get hot. This creates a nice sear on the pork.
- In a small shallow bowl, place the beaten egg. In another shallow bowl mix together the almond flour, parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic powder, seasoned salt, and pepper.
- Dip a pork chop in the egg and then coat both sides with the almond flour / parmesan breading. Transfer it to the hot cast iron skillet or baking sheet. Repeat with remaining pork chops.
- Bake the pork for 15-17 minutes in a 425°F oven. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving with optional lemon wedges.
freezing / meal prep tips
If you are looking for a freezer-friendly, meal prep recipe, these pork chops are perfect! Bread the pork, wrap individually in plastic wrap, and then transfer to ziplock freezer bag. Freeze up to 3 months.
To bake, thaw completely in the refrigerator. Unwrap the pork and cook as directed.
almond flour substituions
Instead of almond flour, almond meal may be used. Alternatively, to keep the recipe keto, use crushed pork rinds in its place.
For a gluten-free alternative, use crushed gluten-free cereal, crackers, or gluten-free breadcrumbs. If you do not need a low carb or gluten-free pork recipe, use panko or traditional breadcrumbs.
baking pan tips
I’ve baked the pork chops on both on a baking sheet and cast iron skillet, and the skillet wins out for a crispier breading. For best results, heat the pan or skillet as the oven preheats. This gives a nice sear to the pork as it is placed on.
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More low carb and Gluten-free Recipes
- Creamy Coconut Shrimp
- Low Carb Eggplant Parmesan
- Pesto Mozzarella Chicken
- Gluten-Free Mozzarella Sticks
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Breaded Oven Pork Chops (Gluten-Free / Low Carb)
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 boneless pork chops, 1 inch thick
- salt and pepper
- 1 large egg, well beaten
- ⅓ cup almond flour (see recipe notes for substitutions)
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- (optional) lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat an oven to 425°F. For best results, drizzle olive oil in a large cast iron skillet and place in the oven while it's preheating. Alternatively, grease a baking sheet with olive oil and place it in the oven for at least 10 minutes to get hot. This creates a nice sear on the pork.
- Lightly season the pork chops with salt and pepper. In a small shallow bowl, place the beaten egg. In another shallow bowl mix together the almond flour, parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic powder, seasoned salt, and pepper.
- Dip a pork chop in the egg and then coat both sides with the almond flour / parmesan breading. Transfer it to the hot cast iron skillet or baking sheet. Repeat with remaining pork chops.
- Bake the pork for 15-17 minutes, flipping halfway through. The pork is done when the internal temperature reaches 145°F. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving with optional lemon wedges.
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Recipe Notes
Almond Flour Substitute
Instead of almond flour, almond meal may be used. Alternatively, to keep the recipe keto, use crushed pork rinds in its place. For a gluten-free alternative, use crushed gluten-free cereal, crackers, or gluten-free breadcrumbs. If you do not need a low carb or gluten-free pork recipe, use panko or traditional breadcrumbs.Freezer / Meal Prep
Nutrition
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Anonymous says
I used crushed crisp rice cereal and it turned out really good. Its been a really long time since my family has had ‘shake n bake’ pork chops. Thank you for great gluten free recipe
Melissa says
Yay! Shake and bake is bake! Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know!
Best,
Melissa