Wiener Schnitzel

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    448 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Austrian

Wiener Schnitzel

How to make the famous Wiener schnitzel, the classic Austrian schnitzel made from veal.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 veal cutlets large but very thinly sliced or 8 smaller ones
  • Fine sea salt and black pepper
  • 2-3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 slices day-old white bread more if needed
  • vegetable oil or lard for frying
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Instructions

  1. Tenderize: Place the veal cutlets between two pieces of plastic foil and tenderize them gently using the bottom of a heavy saucepan. Sprinkle the cutlets with salt and pepper.4 veal cutlets + fine sea salt and black pepper
  2. Breading station: Place the flour on a large plate and beat the eggs very lightly in a shallow, large bowl. Remove and discard the crust of the baguette or bread. Cube the bread, place the cubes in the food processor and process until you obtain breadcrumbs. Place them on a large plate as well.2-3 tablespoons all-purpose flour + 2 large eggs + 4 slices day-old white bread
  3. Heat oil: Start heating the oil or lard in a large skillet. There should be enough fat inside for the schnitzels to be able to “swim.” Check the temperature by inserting the end of a toothpick in the fat; you should be able to see bubbles forming around the toothpick (Note 1).vegetable oil
  4. Coat schnitzel with flour, shake to remove the excess, drag through the eggs, and coat with the breadcrumbs. Press only very lightly.
  5. Start frying immediately after coating (Note 2). Fry shortly until both sides are crispy and golden brown. Remove from the skillet and place on a double layer of paper kitchen towels, which will absorb the excess fat. Do not place them on top of each other, or the coating will become soggy.
  6. Serve with potato salad or parsley potatoes, lemon wedges, and green salad.

Notes

  • Only start coating the next batch of schnitzels when the previous is almost done.
  • Or use an oil thermometer (the Amazon link opens in a new tab); the temperature should be 350°F/180°C.
  • Only start coating the next batch of schnitzels when the previous is almost done.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1schnitzel Calories 448kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 61g (20%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Cholesterol 138mg (46%) Sodium 732mg (31%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 448 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1schnitzel
Calories 448kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 61g 20%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Cholesterol 138mg 46%
Sodium 732mg 31%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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