A traditional Austrian dish, Wiener Schnitzel is a breaded and fried veal cutlet, served with lemon wedges and often accompanied by potato salad or lingonberry sauce. This simple yet delicious recipe is a staple in Austrian cuisine.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
10min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 100 g all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 200 g breadcrumbs
- 100 g butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 lemon
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 veal cutlets
- 100 ml vegetable oil
Directions
Step 1
Pound the veal cutlets to about 1/4 inch thickness.
Step 2
Season the veal cutlets with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Step 3
Place the flour in a shallow dish, beat the eggs in another shallow dish, and place the breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish.
Step 4
Dredge each veal cutlet in flour, shaking off the excess, then dip in the beaten eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
Step 5
Heat the butter and vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 6
Fry the breaded veal cutlets until golden brown on each side, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Step 7
Transfer the cooked schnitzels to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Step 8
Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.