Difficulty:Moderate | Serves:4
Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside—Wiener Schnitzel is Austria’s most iconic dish! 🥩✨ This golden, breaded veal cutlet is fried to perfection and traditionally served with potato salad, lingonberry sauce, or a simple squeeze of lemon. Whether enjoyed in a cozy Viennese café or homemade, this dish is the ultimate comfort food!
Ingredients For Wiener Schnitzel
🔥 For the Schnitzel:
☑ 4 veal cutlets (or pork/chicken) 🥩
☑ ½ teaspoon🥄 salt 🧂
☑ ¼ teaspoon🥄 black pepper 🌿
☑ ½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour 🌾
☑ 2 eggs, beaten 🥚
☑ 1 cup (120g) breadcrumbs 🌾
☑ ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil or clarified butter 🛢️
☑ 1 lemon, cut into wedges 🍋
🔥 For Serving (Optional):
☑ Potato salad 🥔
☑ Lingonberry sauce 🍇
☑ Parsley garnish 🌿
👩🍳 Cooking Steps For Wiener Schnitzel
🔥 Step 1: Prepare the Veal Cutlets
1️⃣ Place the veal cutlets between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound them to ¼-inch thickness.
2️⃣ Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
🔥 Step 2: Bread the Schnitzel
1️⃣ Set up three bowls: flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
2️⃣ Dredge each cutlet in flour, then dip in beaten eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
🔥 Step 3: Fry Until Golden & Crispy
1️⃣ Heat oil or clarified butter in a large pan over medium-high heat.
2️⃣ Fry each schnitzel for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
3️⃣ Drain on paper towels.
🔥 Step 4: Serve & Enjoy!
1️⃣ Plate the schnitzel with lemon wedges and garnish with fresh parsley.
2️⃣ Serve with potato salad, lingonberry sauce, or a light cucumber salad.
🥩 Golden, crispy, and full of flavor—Wiener Schnitzel is Austria’s signature dish that never disappoints!
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