Shake-n-Bake: Pork

Create your own easy shake-it, then bake-it coating for pork chops. This simple throw-together blend can be made ahead of time and stored in the pantry until needed. This homemade shake-it and bake-it pork seasoning mix is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that can be tossed in the oven or in your favorite air-fryer!

If you take into consideration the cost of the store-bought version of Shake n Bake versus the inexpensive ingredients that it actually contains, it only makes CENTS to make your own. I know, I’m punny, right?

I remember mom coating meat and potatoes with seasoning blends when I was a kid and then baking them and the crispy coating on the outside crunching just right with the tender meat on the inside. It was one of my favorites. It wasn’t until I got out on my own that I realized how silly it was to spend a couple bucks for 30¢ worth of ingredients!

You’ll Need:
1 c. bread crumbs
1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. finely crushed cornflakes
4-6 tsp. dried minced onion
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. sage

Measure all ingredients into a ziploc bag, shake well to blend seasonings.

If you’re looking to recreate the flavor of Kraft Shake-n-Bake Original recipe, use the following ingredients instead:
You’ll Need:
1 1/2 c bread crumbs
1 1/2 c. crushed corn flakes
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tbsp salt
1 tbsp dried onion flakes
3 tsp paprika
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp dry parsley
1/2 tsp dry basil
1/2 tsp dry oregano

Measure all ingredients into a ziploc bag, shake well to blend seasonings.

Shake n Bake Pork Chops

Preheat oven to 425F. Dump some of the homemade shake it and bake-it mix into a large ziploc bag. Rinse pork chops under cold running water and allow the excess water to drain off.

Place pork chops 1 at a time in the bag with the homemade shake it and bake-it mix. Seal and shake the bag gently until each piece of pork is totally coated in the breading.

Remove the pork chop from the bag, shaking off excess breading. Place on a cookie sheet lined with a silpat or some aluminum foil.

Bake for 15-20 minutes.

Shake n Bake Chicken

Preheat oven to 400F. Dump some of the homemade shake-it and bake-it mix into a large Ziploc bag.

Carefully rinse the chicken under cold running water and allow the excess water to drain off. Place chicken, one piece at a time, in the bag with the shake it and bake-it mix. Seal and shake the bag gently until each piece of chicken is completely coated.

Remove the chicken from the bag, shaking off excess breading. Place on a cookie sheet lined with a silpat or some aluminum foil.

Bone-in chicken – Bake for 45 minutes.
Boneless chicken – Bake for 20 minutes