Pat your pork chops dry. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
Create your breading station. Add the cornstarch to one shallow dish. Whisk together the egg and water in a second dish. Add the panko breadcrumbs to a third dish.
Dip a pork chop into the cornstarch and shake off the excess. Dip it into the egg wash and then dip it into the panko. Repeat with the remaining pork chops.
Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. It should be about 350 degrees.
Carefully place the pork chops into the hot oil, making sure not to crowd them. You can fry them in batches if you have to.
Allow the first side to fry for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Flip them and allow the second side to cook for about the same time, or until the crust is golden brown and the pork chops are around 145 degrees.
Transfer them to a paper towel lined plate or cooling rack so they can drain.