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Wiener Schnitzel

Classic breaded and fried veal cutlet.

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
4.8(3,200 ratings)
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About This Recipe

Thin veal cutlets coated in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs, then fried until golden and crispy. Served with lemon wedges.

Ingredients

Serves 4

  • 4 piecesveal cutlets, pounded thin
  • 100 gbreadcrumbs
  • 2eggs, beaten
  • 50 gflour

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bread cutlets

    Dredge veal in flour, dip in egg, then coat in breadcrumbs.

  2. 2

    Fry

    Fry in hot oil for 3-4 minutes per side until golden.

  3. 3

    Serve

    Drain on paper towels and serve with lemon wedges.

Pro Tips

  • Pound cutlets very thin for even cooking.

Variations

  • Use pork instead of veal for a budget version.

Storage

Best eaten fresh. Reheat in oven at 180C for 10 minutes.

History & Origin

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (250g / 8.8 oz) · 4 servings total

Calories480kcal
Protein35g
Carbohydrates30g
Fat22g
Fiber1g
Protein35g
Carbs30g
Fat22g

Time Summary

Prep time15 min
Cook time10 min
Total time25 min

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