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Pork Schnitzel Recipe

This Pork Schnitzel Recipe is a flavorful pork cutlet recipe with a crunchy panko coating. It’s a German food that’s widely enjoyed and incredibly easy to prepare.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time31 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 550kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Using 3 separate plates- in one place, combine the flour, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. On another plate, combine the eggs with Dijon mustard. In the third plate, combine the panko breadcrumbs with parmesan cheese. Set them aside.
  • Trim the fat from your pork chops, then place a pork chop between two large cuts of plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet, hammer the pork chop until about ¼ inch thick. Repeat with all pork chops.
  • Dredge each pork chop through the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, then the breadcrumb mixture.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat your oil until it reaches between 325 and 350 degrees.
  • Place your pork chops into the oil and cook on each side about 5 minutes or until the pork is cooked throughout (145 degrees) and the breading is crisp and browned.
  • Set them aside on a wire cooling rack with paper towels or tray under it to cool slightly and drip excess grease before serving. Cooling on a cooling rack prevents one side from becoming soggy.
  • Serve with lemon wedges and parsley.

Notes

  • Don't overcrowd the skillet. Leave space between the cutlets so they cook evenly and develop a crisp, golden crust. 
  • Transfer the cooked schnitzel to a wire rack instead of paper towels to keep the coating crispy. Resting on paper towels can trap steam and make the bottom soggy. 

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 185mg | Sodium: 1149mg | Potassium: 717mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 173IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 5mg