In a bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and parsley (if using). Stir until well mixed.

In a separate bowl, pour 2 tablespoons water or milk into a bowl.

Pat each pork chop dry. Dip each pork chop into the milk or water mixture, ensuring it’s fully coated, then press it into the breadcrumb mixture, covering both sides thoroughly.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the pork chops onto the baking sheet. Bake for approximately 12-14 minutes, then flip the pork chop and cook an additional 12-14 minutes more or until the pork chop reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees.

Heat frying pan to medium heat. Add one tablespoon of olive oil and stir around pan. Add the pork chops once the pan is hot and cook for 5-7 minutes or until pork chop is browned. Flip the pork chop and cook the other side until browned and pork chop reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees.

Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees for 4 minutes. Arrange the pork chops in the air fryer and set timer for 12 minutes. After six minutes, open air fryer and flip the pork chops. Cook an additional 4-6 minutes or until pork is cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees.