Tonkatsu Pork – crispy coated sliced pork with a delicious sweet and tangy sauce. These crispy breaded pork cutlets taste the best when they’re pan-fried, but if you’d rather bake them, that’s also an option!
INGREDIENTS of Crispy Fried Pork Cutlet
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- 4 boneless pork
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs beaten
- 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 5 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 lime quartered
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
How to make Crispy Fried Pork Cutlet
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Line a large cutting board with plastic wrap.
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Lay pork chops on top in a single layer, and then cover with another piece of plastic wrap.
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Pound each pork chop to about 1/4-inch thickness.
- Season with salt and black pepper on both sides.
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Ready 3 shallow bowls – the first with the flour, the second with the eggs, and the third with the breadcrumbs.
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Add the garlic powder, chili powder, ground coriander, paprika, ground cumin, and dried oregano in the breadcrumbs. Mix together to combine.
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Heat olive oil in a kadhai over medium heat.
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Working in 2 batches, dredge two cutlets in flour, then dip in egg, and then into the seasoned breadcrumbs.
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Sauté the cutlets for 3-4 minutes per side.
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Add the olive oil and repeat the same steps with the remaining 2 cutlets.
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Garnish with a sprinkle of chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges.