These easy-to-make keto shake bake pork chops are savory, crisp, and absolutely delicious.
They are low-carb and gluten-free, breaded and baked pork chops that you will love just as much, if not more, than the traditional ones.
If you grew up in the '70s, you probably made or were served shake-and-bake chicken or pork chops.
It was all the rage when I was younger, as people were trying to avoid frying because of the fat involved.
So it is ironic that years ago, when I started eating a low-carb, high-fat diet, I tried to recreate a shake-and-bake style version with more fat but still the ease and simplicity of baking.
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I was surprised to find that my family prefers the taste of my low-carb, gluten-free shake-bake pork chops to the old-school traditional kind!
My hubby thinks these have a lot more flavor than the store-bought kind.
I have made different low-carb versions of shake-and-bake breading in the past, using different spices and different nut or seed flours that also taste amazing.
Still, this new version is the easiest to make and has the most accessible ingredients to acquire.
Easy Keto Shake Bake Pork Chops
Ingredients:
- 1 lb pork chops (about four 4-ounce pork chops)
- ¾ cup almond flour
- 2 ½ tablespoon finely grated Parmesan cheese (the powdered kind)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 2 tablespoon heavy cream
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400℉ (200℃). Generously grease or oil a large baking sheet.
- In a large zipper style freezer bag, add the almond flour, parmesan cheese, paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, black pepper, and onion powder. Close bag and shake to mix breading. Set aside.
- In a separate medium-size mixing bowl, beat egg and the heavy cream.
- Dip a pork chop in beaten egg mixture to lightly coat. Place pork chop in the zippered bag, close the bag, and shake pork chop until coated. Open the bag and place pork chop on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat the process with the remaining pork chops.
- Bake at 400℉ (200℃) for 20 to 30 minutes (depending on the thickness of pork chop and whether it is bone-in or boneless), flipping the pork chops over halfway through cooking time.
- Remove from oven and serve.
Printable Recipe Card & Nutritional Data
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Easy Keto Shake Bake Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork chops ( 4 @4 ounces) pork chops
- ¾ cup almond flour
- 2 ½ tablespoon finely grated Parmesan cheese the powdered kind
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 large egg beaten
- 2 tablespoon heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉ (200℃) and generously grease or oil a large baking sheet.
- In a large zipper style, freezer bag, add the almond flour, parmesan cheese, paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, black pepper, and onion powder. Close bag and shake to mix breading. Set aside.
- In a separate medium-size mixing bowl, beat the egg and the heavy cream.
- Dip a pork chop in beaten egg mixture to lightly coat.
- Place pork chop in the zippered bag, close the bag, and shake pork chop until coated. Open the bag and place pork chop on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat process with remaining pork chops.
- Bake at 400℉ (200℃) for 20 to 35 minutes (depending on the thickness of pork chop and whether it is bone-in or boneless), flipping the pork chops over halfway through cooking time.
- Remove from oven and serve.
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Nikki B says
Made this tonight and it did not dissapoint! I added a teaspoon of my favorite seasoning into the breading but that was the only thing I did different. Thanks!
Stacey says
Thank you, Nikki, for trying the reipe and for your kind words.
Maggie says
These were so good!
Kristie Washington says
These Are Absolutely Amazing! The Only Thing I Did Differently Was Bake Them On A Wire Rack In The Oven. It Crisps Both Sides Without Having To Turn Them.
Stacey says
Thank you, Kristie, for such a great idea!
Lisa Sabatino says
I'm trying it tonight. can u use grated parmesan cheese ?
Stacey says
Yes, you can.
Brittany says
Made this tonight, they didn't come out crispy but the flavor more than made up for that. Next time I might try air frying or broiling for a minute on each side. Thank you for the delicious recipe!
Stacey says
Thank you, Brittany, for trying the recipe & for your kind words. The air fryer gets these even crisper.
Cheryl says
My husband is not an almond flour fan, so I used 1/2 cup almond flour and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan for the coating base, with all the spices in the recipe. The chops were tender, juicy, and delicious!!!
Stacey says
Thank you, Cheryl, for trying the recipe and for your kind words. I'm so glad the extra Parmesan worked out!
Brandy says
We love these! I just got an air fryer and was wondering if you had any idea what temp and time to cook them in it?
Stacey says
Brandy, I put the pork chops on a lightly greased basket or tray in the air fryer on 375 F for 9-10 minutes flipping over halfway through the cooking time. They are even better in the air fryer!
Nicole says
Can i substitute the almond flour for coconut flour? I ran out of almond 🙁
Stacey says
I prefer the almond flour in this recipe but you can use ground sunflower seeds.
Karen says
I grew up on the original Shake & Bake for Pork. I loved it. Am now GF and Simon Keto food plan. I have made this twice now and my husband who also grew up on SB to pork and I love it. It is comfort food 101 for me especially now at holiday time. Thank you so much for this recipe!!!!
Stacey says
Thank you, Karen, for trying the recipe and for your kind words. This is my husband's favorite pork chop recipe.
Susan says
I made this tonight and I am going to make it again. The almond flour flavor went so well with the pork chops! I am experimenting with non traditional ways of cooking cauliflower and so sautéed it with olive oil and real butter instead of steam, boil or roast.....it came out great! Everything went so well together. I give the pork chop recipe a 10. Thanks! So yummy.
Sue.
Stacey says
Thank you so much, Susan, for trying the recipe and sharing your tips and kind words.
Jess Morgan says
I digg by to have heavy cream..... would milk work? 😀
Stacey says
Jess, Yes it will work.
Jody says
So good! Make sure you pay those pork chops with paper towel before dipping them. You’ll have a nice coating that sticks when your done.
Have you tried this with chicken? Wondering if I can use the same ingredients and have it turn out just as good.
Rachel says
I was skeptical of the breading, but decided to give it a try. So glad that I did! It was so good! My very picky husband who doesn’t do low carb and liked them! Next time I’ll try to crisp them up a little more and I added more salt and pepper, but other than that I wouldn’t change a thing! 👌
Stacey says
Thank you, Rachel, for giving the recipe a try and for our kind words. So glad your husband enjoyed them 🙂
Sophia says
I’m doing keto and don’t have almond flour. Would substituting ground up pork skins be an option with the same instructions (prep and cook time).
Stacey says
Yes, that could work, Sophia.
Cheryl E says
Easy old-school recipe. So good! Definitely on my repeat list! My hubby eats everything I make...will serve to him for lunch.
Stacey says
Thank you so much, Cheryl E, so glad your hubby is enjoying it 🙂
Rebecca says
What is the keto count for this recipe per serving.
Thank you
Stacey says
All the nutritional data and information is at the bottom of the "printable recipe card", which is below the recipe. The net carbs per serving is 4g.
Mandi says
How many calories ? Not k cal but calories??
Stacey says
Mandy, "1 Calorie is equivalent to 1 kilocalorie; the capital C in Calories denotes kcal on food labels, calories and kilocalories are used interchangeably to mean the same thing." From: https://www.usa.philips.com/c-f/XC000010892/what-is-the-difference-between-kcal-and-calories.
Miranda says
Very good. Even my no -keto husband really enjoyed. The recipe was very quick and easy too.
Stacey says
Thank you so much, Miranda, for trying the recipe & for your very kind words. My non-keto hubby loves these too.
ANNE LAWTON says
I have not had breaded pork chops in a long time. Thanks for this recipe, they look delicious!
Kari - Get Inspired Everyday! says
Oh yum, I loved shake and bake growing up so a homemade version sounds even better!
Brittany jennings says
Hi I have just started my keto diet and I’m loving it, I really want to try this recipe but I do not have any almond flour is there anything else I can use in the mean time while I order some
Thanks xxxx
Jessica says
Pork chops are one of my favorite cuts. I love that this recipe gives all the classic flavors and texture that you would find in a traditional breaded recipe but without the carbs! Excellent!
Jean Choi says
So crispy and flavorful! I love that these are baked instead of fried!!
ChihYu says
So good! Moist, tender and delicious!
Heather H says
The perfect porkchop, you can't go wrong!
jennifer says
I grew up in the 70s and shake-and-bake was one of my mom's go-to dinners! Lol, remember the commercial "It's Shake-and-Bake . .and I helped" Lol, anyway you version looks much much better than the boxed kit. Feeling nostalgic, can't wait to try it
Deborah says
Perfect, thank you for the recipe! This is one that will be on repeat
Raia Todd says
So easy and delicious! Thanks!