Pork Cutlets

Crispy Pork Cutlets with a delectable Honey Chipotle Sauce recipe will elevate your dinner game. Thin, crunchy and flavorful pork chops that are downright irresistible when drizzled with the sweet and spicy sauce. 

Whether you’re cooking for a weeknight dinner or entertaining guests, this easy pork chop recipe is sure to impress. This recipe is a variation of our favorite Pork Schnitzel and is a dinner the whole family agrees on. 

Step-By-Step Directions for Breaded Pork Cutlets

1. Make the Cutlets: Slice pork chops in half to make thin cutlets.
2. Place on a cutting board, pound each cutlet thin with a meat mallet. Top with a piece of plastic wrap to keep from splattering. Pat dry with a paper towel.

3. Create a breading station: Place crushed RItz crackers in a shallow dish. Add flour and seasonings to another shallow bowl and mix to combine. In a third bowl, beat eggs with water. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. 

4. Bead the Pork: Dredge each pork cutlet into seasoned flour mixture, coating both sides. 
5. Dip into egg mixture, coating both sides and then into the crushed Ritz crackers, pressing the cracker crumbs into the pork. 

6. Place cutlets in a single layer onto the parchment lined baking sheet.
7. Cook the Pork: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat using an oil thermometer to heat the oil to 375°.

8. Fry the pork chops in the hot oil a few at a time until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Use a digital meat thermometer to cook pork to 145° internal temperature.

9. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with a wire rack and paper towels to drain excess oil.

10. Make the Sauce: In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat with honey, apple cider vinegar, ground chipotle, smoked paprika, granulated garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the sauce is heated through and well combined.

11. Serve:  Spoon honey chipotle sauce over the top of the pork cutlets when serving.

Pork Cutlets with Honey Chipotle Sauce Recipe Variations

• Air Fryer Instructions: Spray pork cutlets with olive oil and place in a preheated air fryer, cook at 350° for 5-7 minutes or until pork reaches 145° using a digital meat thermometer. 
• Oven Instructions: Spray pork cutlets with olive oil and bake on the parchment lined baking sheet at 375° for 10-15 minutes or until pork reaches.
• 145° using a digital thermometer and is golden brown.
• Spicy: Add chili flakes or cayenne for a more spicy sauce.  
• Mild: For a milder sauce use chili powder in place of the ground chipotle. 

Why You’ll Love This Easy Pork Cutlets Recipe

• Crunchy and Delicious: These Crispy Pork Cutlets with Honey Chipotle Sauce are a delightful combination of crunchy texture and bold flavors. The crispy coating made with Ritz crackers adds a unique twist. 
• Sweet and Spicy: The honey chipotle sauce provides a perfect balance of sweet and spicy notes. A super easy sauce that can be made as spicy or mild as you prefer. 
• Quick and Easy: it’s a quick and easy recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings.

Ready to impress your family and friends with a restaurant-worthy dish made right in your own kitchen? Try these Crispy Pork Cutlets with Honey Chipotle Sauce for a memorable meal that’s sure to become a favorite. 

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Pork Cutlets with Honey Chipotle Sauce

Crispy Pork Cutlets with a delectable Honey Chipotle Sauce recipe will elevate your dinner game. Thin, crunchy and flavorful pork chops that are downright irresistible when drizzled with the sweet and spicy sauce. 

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time15 minutes mins

Total Time25 minutes mins

Course: Pork

Cuisine: American

Keyword: crispy pork cutlets, honey garlic chipotle sauce, ritz pork chops

Servings: 4 Servings

Calories: 541kcal

Author: Milisa

Ingredients

• 2 Boneless Pork Chops
• 1 sleeve Ritz Crackers crushed into crumbs
• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1.2 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon water
• 3 cups vegetable oil for frying

For the Honey Chipotle Sauce

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 1/2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground chipotle or chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated garlic
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

• Slice pork chops in half to make thin cutlets.
• Place on a cutting board, pound each cutlet thin with a meat mallet. Top with a piece of plastic wrap to keep from splattering. Pat dry with a paper towel.
• Place crushed RItz crackers in a shallow dish. Add flour and seasonings to another shallow bowl and mix to combine. In a third bowl, beat eggs with water. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. 
• Dredge each pork cutlet into seasoned flour mixture, coating both sides. 
• Dip into egg mixture, coating both sides and then into the crushed Ritz crackers, pressing the cracker crumbs into the pork. 
• Place cutlets in a single layer onto the parchment lined baking sheet.
• Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat using an oil thermometer to heat the oil to 375°.
• Fry the pork chops in the hot oil a few at a time until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Use a digital meat thermometer to cook pork to 145° internal temperature.
• Transfer to a baking sheet lined with a wire rack and paper towels to drain excess oil.
• Make the Sauce: In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat with honey, apple cider vinegar, ground chipotle, smoked paprika, granulated garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the sauce is heated through and well combined.
• Spoon honey chipotle sauce over the top of the pork cutlets to serve.

Notes

Air Fryer Instructions: Spray pork cutlets with olive oil and place in a preheated air fryer, cook at 350° for 5-7 minutes or until pork reaches 145° using a digital meat thermometer. 

Oven Instructions: Spray pork cutlets with olive oil and bake on the parchment lined baking sheet at 375° for 10-15 minutes or until pork reaches 145° using a digital thermometer and is golden brown.

Spicy: Add chili flakes or cayenne for a more spicy sauce.  

Mild: For a milder sauce use chili powder in place of the ground chipotle. 

Store any leftover pork cutlets and sauce separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

To reheat, place the pork cutlets on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes or until heated through. Warm the sauce in a saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 541kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 128mg | Sodium: 514mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g