Wiener Schnitzel

Name: Wiener Schnitzel
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Austrian
Ingredients: 4 veal cutlets, pounded thin; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1 cup fine breadcrumbs; 1 cup clarified butter; 4 lemon wedges

Crispy pan-fried veal cutlets coated in golden breadcrumbs, served traditionally with fresh lemon wedges.

30 minMediumServes 4580 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 veal cutlets, pounded thin
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup fine breadcrumbs
1 cup clarified butter
4 lemon wedges

Instructions

1

Season 4 pounded thin veal cutlets on both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2

Set up three shallow dishes with 1/2 cup all-purpose flour in the first, 2 beaten large eggs in the second, and 1 cup fine breadcrumbs in the third.
3

Dredge each piece of veal in all-purpose flour, dip into large eggs, then coat evenly with fine breadcrumbs without pressing down.
4

Melt 1 cup clarified butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
5

Fry veal for 2 minutes per side until wavy, golden brown, and reaching an internal temperature of 145°F.
6

Drain on paper towels and serve warm with 4 lemon wedges.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Wiener Schnitzel reach?

For Wiener Schnitzel, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I make Wiener Schnitzel dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Wiener Schnitzel is 1 cup clarified butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Does Wiener Schnitzel contain eggs?

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

How many calories are in Wiener Schnitzel?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 580 calories, with 42 g protein, 28 g carbohydrate and 32 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 650 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Wiener Schnitzel?

Refrigerate what is left of Wiener Schnitzel within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

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