Air Fryer Pork Schnitzel
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.
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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4
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (204°C) for 3 minutes. Spray the basket generously with neutral cooking spray (canola or avocado).
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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).
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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).
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7
Rest for 3 minutes, then serve with 2 cut into wedges lemon for squeezing.