German · easy

Wiener Schnitzel

Thin, breaded, and pan-fried pork cutlets in the classic Austrian-German style. Golden, crispy, and served with lemon.

25 min
Total
4
Serves
$12.50
Est. cost
420
Cal/serving
Wiener Schnitzel

Parent noteEssentially a fancy chicken nugget for grown-ups — kids adore it. Serve with ketchup for dipping if needed.

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Ingredients

  • Boneless Pork Cutlets1 1/2 lbs
  • All-Purpose Flour1/2 cup
  • Eggs3 large
  • Plain Breadcrumbs1 1/2 cups
  • Butter3 tbsp
  • Vegetable Oil3 tbsp
  • Lemon Wedges1 large

Method

  1. 01

    Pound pork cutlets to 1/4-inch thickness between plastic wrap. Season with salt and pepper.

  2. 02

    Set up a breading station: flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs in three separate dishes.

  3. 03

    Dredge each cutlet in flour, dip in egg, then coat in breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.

  4. 04

    Heat a generous amount of butter and oil in a large skillet. Pan-fry cutlets for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.

  5. 05

    Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and potato salad or lingonberry jam.

420
Calories
34g
Protein
28g
Carbs
20g
Fat

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