Schnitzel Recipe
Classic Wiener Schnitzel is a traditional Austrian dish made with thinly pounded meat, coated in breadcrumbs, and fried until crispy and golden. It's typically served with lemon wedges for a tangy flavor and garnished with fresh parsley.
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Calories: 400kcal
Servings: 4 Servings
Equipment
- Meat mallet
- Shallow bowls for dredging
- Large Skillet
- Paper Towels
Ingredients
- 4 veal or pork cutlets about 150g each
- Salt and pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs1 cup breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Place each cutlet between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet until about 1/4 inch thick. Season with salt and pepper.
- Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each cutlet in flour, then dip into the egg mixture, and finally coat with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the cutlets until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges and garnish with chopped parsley
Notes
- Make sure to pound the meat thinly and evenly for uniform cooking and tenderness.
- Use fresh breadcrumbs for the best texture and flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Schnitzel | Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 20g | Fiber: 1g