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5 from 3 votes

Extra Crispy Pork Cutlet

Golden, crispy panko pork cutlet with seasoned flour for extra flavour. Quick, juicy, and perfect for weeknights.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: Japanese
Servings: 6
Calories: 413kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 pork loin steaks
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1 tsp garlic granules
  • 1 tsp onion granules
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 180 g panko breadcrumbs
  • Avocado oil/canola oil
  • Black pepper to finish

Instructions

  • Pat the pork loin steaks with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
  • On a plate, combine the flour, garlic granules, onion granules, cayenne pepper and sea salt. Coat the pork on both sides with the seasoned flour mix.
  • On your second plate, whisk the eggs. On the third plate, add the panko breadcrumbs.
  • Dredge the pork in egg then coat in the panko. Use your hands to firmly press the panko into the pork to help it bind. For the crispiest results, dredge the pork back into the egg and panko. Repeat for each piece of pork.
  • To a wide cast-iron pan or stainless steel frying pan, add enough avocado oil to coat the base of the pan to a depth of around 2cm. Allow the oil to heat for a couple of minutes over a medium/high heat.
  • Place 3 of the pork loins into the pan and fry for around 2 minutes, rotating once golden and crisp. Fry for another 2 minutes, then remove and place on a wire rack.
  • Season with salt and pepper as soon as the crispy pork cutlets are placed on the wire rack. Repeat for the next batch!
  • Finish with optional fresh chives and dive in!

Notes

  • Double-dredge your pork cutlets for the crispiest result!
  • Cook until the pork reaches an internal temp of 145°F / 63°C
  • Season with salt and pepper as soon as the pork cutlets are on the wire rack- this helps the salt to bind to the batter. 
  • Using a cast-iron or stainless steel pan allows the pan to heat more evenly. 
  • When placing the pork into the oil, use tongs and make sure you’re angling it away from you, to prevent any oil from spraying towards you! 

Nutrition

Calories: 413kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g