Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C) and set the rack to the upper third of the oven. Lightly grease a baking sheet.

Step 2

Place pork chops on the baking sheet. Pat dry with paper towels and then rub all over with olive oil.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix the garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper.

Step 4

Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over the sides of each pork chop.

Step 5

Bake for about 15 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the middle reads 145°F (63°C). (Note: Bone-in chops normally require an extra 5 minutes.)

Step 6

Remove from the oven and allow the baked pork chops to rest for 3 minutes on a plate before serving.