Easy 5-Ingredient Wiener Schnitzel Cutlet Recipe Is a German Favorite Beef Dinner European Recipes German Recipes

When you hear Wiener Schnitzel, you may automatically think of Germany. And indeed, this delicious dish is a German favorite. But Wiener Schnitzel is actually the national dish of Austria. Don't let the schnitzel scare you! Wiener Schnitzel veal cutlets are quick and easy to prepare – and perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. 

Here's your quick shopping list for this delicious European classic: veal or beef cutlets, flour, eggs, breadcrumbs and cooking oil. You season the cutlets, dip them info the flour, egg and breadcrumbs, then fry them until golden brown. Easy and delicious!

We're sure once you try this recipe, it will soon become a family favorite. Try it for your Oktoberfest celebration, too. It's Köstlich!

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Cuisine: Austrian/German
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 boneless veal or beef cutlets, pounded thin
• 1/2 cup flour
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
• cooking oil, for frying

Helpful Products

• Cutting Board
• Chef Knife
• Measuring Cups
• Measuring Spoons
• Skillet
• Salt and Pepper

Recipe Notes

• To make this recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free flour.

• Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and serve with lemon slices, if desired. 
• This recipe is great served with roasted potatoes or spaetzle.
• Store leftovers in a food storage container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

Here’s how to make it:

1. Pour enough oil in a large skillet to cover the bottom. Heat oil over medium-high heat.
2. Put the flour in a bowl. Put the eggs in another bowl. Put the breadcrumbs in yet another bowl.
3. Season both sides of the veal cutlets with salt and pepper.
4. Dip the cutlets into the flour, then into the egg, then into the breadcrumbs. Coat both sides.
5. Fry the cutlets in the hot oil about 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Köstlich (German): tasty, delicious.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories: 460

Total Fat: 21g

Saturated Fat: 2.9g

Cholesterol: 202mg

Sodium: 259mg

Total Carbohydrate: 26.7g

Dietary Fiber: 1.3g

Total Sugars: 1.5g

Protein: 39.1g

Vitamin D: 8mcg

Calcium: 51mg

Iron: 2mg

Potassium: 86mg

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