Wiener Schnitzel

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

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If you're looking to impress your guests with a classic dish that embodies culinary tradition, look no further than Wiener Schnitzel. This beloved Austrian specialty is a true testament to simple yet exquisite cooking, featuring tender veal coated in a golden, crispy breadcrumb crust. Imagine a perfectly cooked schnitzel, its edges delicately fried to a satisfying crunch while the inside remains juicy and flavorful—a meal that is both comforting and elegant.

What makes this recipe particularly alluring is not just its delightful taste, but also the ease with which it can be prepared. In under 45 minutes, you can whip up a dish that feels like a gourmet experience. Whether served at lunch or dinner, this schnitzel pairs beautifully with a fresh garnish of parsley or lettuce and zesty lemon wedges, providing a refreshing contrast to the rich flavors of the meat.

This recipe caters to those who enjoy the satisfaction of cooking from scratch while allowing you to explore the art of breading and frying. With just a handful of ingredients, you’ll create a feast that celebrates the essence of comfort food without sacrificing flair. So gather your loved ones and treat them to this iconic dish that’s sure to be a hit at any dining table.

Ingredients

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