Vegan Crispy Fried Pork Chops

Transform your weeknight dinner with these irresistible Vegan Crispy Fried Pork Chops, a plant-based twist on a classic comfort food! Using tender young green jackfruit as the star ingredient, this recipe masters the art of mimicking the texture of traditional pork chops while staying completely vegan. Coated in a flavorful blend of smoky paprika, nutritional yeast, and panko breadcrumbs, each bite is golden, crunchy, and packed with savory goodness. With a quick vegan buttermilk dip and a seasoned flour dredge, these fried jackfruit "chops" achieve an ultra-crispy exterior that pairs perfectly with your favorite dipping sauce or hearty sides. Ready in under 40 minutes, this satisfying dish is perfect for anyone craving a cruelty-free, indulgent treat.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cans (20 oz each) canned young green jackfruit
• 1 cup non-dairy milk
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned jackfruit thoroughly. Pat dry with a paper towel and set aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine the non-dairy milk and apple cider vinegar to create a vegan buttermilk mixture. Let it sit for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.

Step 3

In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, cornstarch, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt.

Step 4

In another shallow dish, place the panko breadcrumbs.

Step 5

Take each piece of jackfruit and dip it into the vegan buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge it in the flour mixture, ensuring it is coated all around.

Step 6

Dip the floured jackfruit back into the vegan buttermilk, followed by rolling it in the panko breadcrumbs until fully coated. Gently press the breadcrumbs to adhere.

Step 7

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 8

Once the oil is hot, carefully place the breaded jackfruit pieces into the skillet. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.

Step 9

Transfer the fried jackfruit 'pork chops' onto a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.

Step 10

Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce or side dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1659.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1611.8

Total Fat 63.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2928.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 224.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.2g	0%
Total Sugars 22.8g
Protein 35.2g	0%

Vitamin D 97.6IU	0%
Calcium 715.6mg	0%
Iron 13.4mg	0%
Potassium 5674.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.6%

Protein: 8.7%

Carbs: 55.7%