Wiener Schnitzel

Health score
16%
Wiener Schnitzel
45 min.
4
784kcal

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Wiener Schnitzel is a classic dish that hails from Austria, renowned for its crispy, golden-brown exterior and tender, juicy veal inside. This delightful main course is not only a feast for the eyes but also a treat for the taste buds, making it a perfect choice for lunch or dinner. With its rich flavors and satisfying crunch, it's no wonder that Wiener Schnitzel has become a beloved staple in many households around the world.

Imagine the aroma of freshly fried schnitzel wafting through your kitchen, enticing everyone to gather around the table. This recipe is designed to serve four, making it ideal for family meals or entertaining guests. The combination of seasoned breadcrumbs, a light egg wash, and a touch of cream creates a perfectly crispy coating that complements the delicate flavor of the veal. Each bite is a harmonious blend of textures and tastes, enhanced by a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of parsley or lettuce for a refreshing finish.

In just 45 minutes, you can create a restaurant-quality dish that will impress your family and friends. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this Wiener Schnitzel recipe is straightforward and rewarding. So, roll up your sleeves, grab your frying pan, and get ready to indulge in this delicious culinary experience!

Ingredients

  • servings pepper black freshly ground
  • cups breadcrumbs dried plain fine
  • servings curly-leaf parsley 
  • large eggs 
  • cup flour all-purpose
  • tablespoons cup heavy whipping cream 
  • teaspoons kosher salt divided plus more for seasoning
  •  optional: lemon cut into 4 wedges
  • 0.5 pound beef rib steak 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted
  • cups vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • paper towels
  • whisk
  • kitchen thermometer

Directions

  1. Line a large baking sheet with a doublelayer of paper towels.
  2. Whisk flour and1 teaspoon salt in a wide shallow bowl. Lightlywhisk eggs and cream in another wideshallow bowl until the yolks and whites arejust streaky.
  3. Mix breadcrumbs and 2 teaspoonssalt in a third wide shallow bowl. Poundveal slices between sheets of plastic wrapto 1/8"–1/16" thickness, being careful not totear. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  4. Prop a deep-fry thermometer in a largedeep skillet; pour in oil so that bulb issubmerged.
  5. Heat oil over medium heat to350°F.
  6. Add butter to skillet and adjust heatto maintain 350°F.
  7. Dredge 2 veal slices in flour mixture;shake off excess. Dip in egg. Turn to coat;shake off excess. Dredge in breadcrumbs,pressing to adhere; shake off excess.
  8. Transfer slices to skillet. Using a largespoon, carefully baste the top of the vealwith the hot oil. Cook until breading puffsand starts to brown, about 1 minute. Turnand cook until browned, about 1 minutelonger.
  9. Transfer to paper towel–linedsheet. Repeat with remaining veal slices.
  10. Divide veal among plates.
  11. Garnish withlemon wedges and parsley or lettuce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories784kcal
Protein13.07%
Fat53.41%
Carbs33.52%

Properties

Glycemic Index
41.13
Glycemic Load
17.75
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
28.036086849544%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
5.77mg
Hesperetin
7.53mg
Naringenin
0.15mg
Apigenin
8.62mg
Luteolin
0.56mg
Kaempferol
0.07mg
Myricetin
0.73mg
Quercetin
0.32mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:783.75kcal
39.19%
Fat:46.7g
71.85%
Saturated Fat:15.51g
96.92%
Carbohydrates:65.95g
21.98%
Net Carbohydrates:61.76g
22.46%
Sugar:4.46g
4.96%
Cholesterol:158.64mg
52.88%
Sodium:2210.98mg
96.13%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:25.72g
51.45%
Vitamin K:111.41µg
106.11%
Selenium:46.16µg
65.95%
Vitamin B1:0.84mg
56.25%
Vitamin B3:8.31mg
41.56%
Vitamin B2:0.65mg
38.17%
Manganese:0.75mg
37.43%
Folate:138.1µg
34.53%
Iron:5.92mg
32.89%
Zinc:4.33mg
28.83%
Phosphorus:267.66mg
26.77%
Vitamin C:19.67mg
23.85%
Vitamin B12:1.38µg
23.04%
Vitamin B6:0.38mg
18.81%
Vitamin A:859.6IU
17.19%
Fiber:4.19g
16.75%
Vitamin E:2.49mg
16.61%
Calcium:143.01mg
14.3%
Copper:0.27mg
13.3%
Magnesium:50.11mg
12.53%
Potassium:396.48mg
11.33%
Vitamin B5:0.92mg
9.18%
Vitamin D:0.83µg
5.56%
Source:Epicurious