Air Fryer Pork Schnitzel

Name: Air Fryer Pork Schnitzel
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 4 cutlets boneless pork loin cutlets, pounded to 1/4-in thick; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp sweet paprika; as needed neutral cooking spray (canola or avocado); 2 lemon, cut into wedges

Thin, tender pork cutlets coated in crispy seasoned breadcrumbs and cooked in the air fryer for a lighter take on the German classic. Serve with lemon wedges and a simple cucumber salad.

42 minMediumServes 4480 cal/serving

GermanDinnerAir FryerStandardHigh ProteinAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

4 cutlets boneless pork loin cutlets, pounded to 1/4-in thick
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp sweet paprika
as needed neutral cooking spray (canola or avocado)
2 lemon, cut into wedges

Instructions

1

Place 4 cutlets boneless pork loin cutlets between two sheets of plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet, pound to an even 1/4-inch thickness. Season both sides with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
2

Set up a three-station breading line: one shallow dish with 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, one with 2 beaten large eggs, and one with 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs mixed with 1/2 tsp garlic powder and 1/2 tsp sweet paprika.
3

Dredge each cutlet in flour, shaking off the excess. Dip in egg, letting extra drip off. Press firmly into the panko mixture to coat both sides thoroughly.
4

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (204°C) for 3 minutes. Spray the basket generously with neutral cooking spray (canola or avocado).
5

Place cutlets in the basket in a single layer (work in batches if needed). Spray the tops with neutral cooking spray (canola or avocado).
6

Air fry at 400°F for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping once at the halfway point, until the coating is golden and crisp and the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
7

Rest for 3 minutes, then serve with 2 cut into wedges lemon for squeezing.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Air Fryer Pork Schnitzel?

As written, 42 minutes: 30 of prep and 12 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 6, at 12 minutes.

What internal temperature should Air Fryer Pork Schnitzel reach?

For Air Fryer Pork Schnitzel, the air fryer is set to 400 F (about 205 C) in step 4. The longest stretch at that heat is 12 minutes, in step 6. Air fryers run hot or cool by model, so check two minutes early the first time. The target internal temperature is 400 F (about 205 C), given in step 6. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork. The target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 6. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Why rest the meat in Air Fryer Pork Schnitzel?

Step 7 reads: "Rest for 3 minutes, then serve with 2 cut into wedges lemon for squeezing." Heat drives the juices toward the center. The rest in step 7 lets them spread back out, so they stay in the meat instead of running onto the board when you cut.

What can I use instead of panko in Air Fryer Pork Schnitzel?

The entry for Air Fryer Pork Schnitzel calls for 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs. In its place: Coarse dry breadcrumbs, crushed cornflakes or crushed crackers all work. Fine breadcrumbs coat more densely, so use a little less.

Does Air Fryer Pork Schnitzel contain eggs?

Yes: 2 large eggs, beaten. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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