Beer Batter Schnitzel (Шницел)

beer

🥗Healthier: sparkling water

💰Cheaper: non-alcoholic beer

Sparkling water maintains the batter's lightness without alcohol.

pork cutlets

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are often cheaper and provide more flavor.

Mix ground beef and ground pork in a bowl.

Add onion flakes, dry parsley, cumin, black pepper, salt, and oregano to the meat mixture.

Add bread crumbs to the meat mixture and mix well.

Pour beer into the mixture and gently combine.

Add two eggs and mix with a fork to incorporate without making a mess.

Shape the mixture into thin patties and place them in the fridge to chill for a few hours.

Prepare the batter by whisking eggs in a square pan.

Pour beer into the whisked eggs and mix.

Add flour to the egg-beer mixture and whisk until smooth.

Heat oil in a pan to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Dunk each patty into the batter and carefully place it in the hot oil.

Fry until golden brown, then remove and drain on paper towels.

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