Austrian Wiener Schnitzel
Wiener Schnitzel is a classic Austrian dish that consists of a breaded and fried veal cutlet. It is a popular dish in Northern European cuisine and is known for its crispy exterior and tender meat.
Ingredients
- 4 veal cutlets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Place the veal cutlets between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them with a meat mallet until they are about 1/4 inch thick.
- Season the cutlets with salt and pepper.
- Set up three shallow dishes - one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each cutlet in the flour, then dip it in the eggs, and coat it with breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the cutlets for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer the schnitzels to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- Serve the Wiener Schnitzel with lemon wedges.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 25 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 30g
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Fat
- 20g
Supplies
Meat mallet Plastic wrap Shallow dishes Skillet Paper towels
Tools
Meat mallet Skillet
Serving suggestions
Serve the Wiener Schnitzel with a side of potato salad and a crisp, cold beer.
Tips & tricks
Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying the schnitzels to ensure a crispy crust.
Cost
$20