Simple Traditional Wiener Schnitzel Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
8 minutes
Servings:
4 Servings
Ingredients
  • 4 veal cutlets
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups breadcrumbs
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
Directions
  1. Place the cutlets between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound with the pointed side of a meat tenderizer.
  2. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. In a large, shallow bowl, whisk together the breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, and parsley.
  4. Arrange a dredging station: Put the flour in one bowl, the eggs in the next bowl, and the breadcrumbs and seasonings in a third bowl.
  5. Working one at a time, dredge the cutlets in flour.
  6. Coat each cutlet in egg.
  7. Firmly press each cutlet into the breadcrumbs until completely coated.
  8. Add the cutlets to the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.
  9. Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  10. Serve immediately with spaetzle, lemon, and parsley, if desired.