Traditional Wiener Schnitzel [RECIPE]

veal cutlet

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork cutlet

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than veal.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often less expensive.

Pat the veal dry with kitchen towels.

Pound the veal thin without tearing it, optionally using cling film.

Crush the salt and white pepper.

Slice the lemon into wedges and set aside.

Spread the veal on a cutting board and season both sides with salt and pepper.

Crack the egg in a shallow bowl and mix it roughly for texture.

Put flour and breadcrumbs onto separate plates or shallow bins.

Coat the veal first in flour, then in the egg, and finally in the breadcrumbs, ensuring even coverage.

Heat oil to 170 degrees Celsius in a deep fryer or a shallow pan with a bit of oil.

Fry the breaded veal until golden brown.

Serve immediately with a potato side dish, such as French fries, and garnish with lemon wedges.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens