How to Make Air Fryer Wiener Schnitzel - A Step-by-Step Guide

Wiener Schnitzel is a classic Austrian dish that consists of a breaded and fried veal cutlet. It is a dish that is beloved by many and is often found on menus in European restaurants. Traditionally, Wiener Schnitzel is made by shallow-frying the veal cutlet in oil, but with the invention of the air fryer, it is now possible to achieve the same crispy and delicious result with less oil and in a shorter amount of time.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound veal, scallopini cut
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • nonstick cooking spray
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 breaded cutlets

  • Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place veal on a clean work surface and sprinkle with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  • Place flour in a flat dish. Beat egg and parsley together in a second dish. Place bread crumbs in a third dish. Dredge each veal cutlet first in flour, then in egg-parsley mixture, followed by bread crumbs, pressing down so that bread crumbs adhere.
  • Spray the basket of the air fryer with nonstick cooking spray. Place breaded veal cutlets into the basket, making sure not to overcrowd. Spray the tops with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Cook for 5 minutes. Flip, spray any chalky spots with nonstick cooking spray, and cook for 5 minutes longer. Repeat with remaining veal. Serve with lemon wedges.
  • Nutrition

    215 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 104mg
    • Sodium: 239mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 26mg
    • Calcium: 40mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 230mg