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The BEST Wiener Schnitzel. Classic meat texture and flavors, perfect layers and fried crispy golden.

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

2 servings

4.4 from 7 votes

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This is a classic traditional Wiener Schnitzel Recipe. It's the real deal!

You will learn everything you need to know about this dish. Which meat to use, and how to serve your Wiener Schnitzel.

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This post was long due because I'm a native Austrian and this couldn't be more Austrian than that. It's our national dish!

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📕 What is Wiener Schnitzel?

Wiener Schnitzel is a breaded flattened meat cutlet, fried crispy in a pan.

Wiener means from Vienna, which is the capital of Austria. That indicated the dishes' origin.

A Schnitzel is a meat cutlet, which can be breaded or not.

An authentic Wiener Schnitzel is always prepared with veal meat cuts.

Yet, most restaurants in Austria will give you a pork or turkey option too.

Pork Schnitzel is not really Wiener Schnitzel but they are called that way in Austria and Germany too.

Pork Schnitzel is common in west Austria and Bavaria (Germany) because our regions are farmer countries and pork meat has always been the choice of meat over there.

When in Viennea, you will mostly see Veal Schnitzel as an option on menu cards.

The turkey Schnitzel has been turned into a wellness "healthier" option.

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Wiener Schnitzel VS other Schnitzel VS Cordon Bleu

There are countless Schnitzel varieties out there and most are Austrian or from other neighboring countries such as Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Germany, and Italy.

Another popular Schnitzel from Austria, which isn't breaded, is the Jägerschnitzel, which comes with a creamy mushroom sauce.

Italian Chicken Piccata is similar to Wiener Schnitzel and are also breaded.

The Cordon Bleu is a ham and cheese stuffed meat cutlet. A classic Cordon Bleu is prepared with veal meat too.

A Chicken Schnitzel is also called an Israeli Schnitzel. It's prepared with sesame seeds and served with Mediterranean hummus. It's uncommon in Central Europe.

A Wiener Schnitzel can be sandwiched between the Kaiser Semmel too. It's a popular lunch option for the working class in Austria and Germany.

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🔪 How to make Wiener Schnitzel?

A Wiener Schnitzel is always coated with 3 layers.

Here is a clear outline of what to expect. The complete recipe with details is located at the bottom of this post.

Step 1

Pat dry and flatten your meat cutlets with a meat mallet.

Season meat with salt and black pepper.

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Step 2

Prepare 3 shallow plates or containers. One with all-purpose flour, one with a scrambled raw egg, and the third with bread crumbs.

Coat Schnitzel first with the flour, then drag it through the egg and coat at last with the bread crumbs.

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Step 3

Heat up a skillet with lard or butter.

Place Schnitzel into the pan and fry on both sides golden.

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Serve hot with a side of your choice.

🥣 Serving ideas

A Schnitzel in Austria is traditionally served with parsley butter potatoes or french fries.

Lingonberry jam or Ketchup is served along with a small green salad and a slice of lemon.

A warm potato salad or pan-fried potatoes are other common side dish options with a Wiener Schnitzel (depending on the region).

The Viennese Austria cuisine doesn't serve a Vienna Schnitzel with braised red cabbage, spaetzle, or cabbage salad. You will see that in Germany only.

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Authentic Wiener Schnitzel Recipe

The BEST Wiener Schnitzel. Classic meat texture and flavors, perfect layers and fried crispy golden.

4.43 from 7 votes

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Austrian

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 2 servings

Calories: 245kcal

Recipe by: Helene Dsouza

Ingredients

To Coat

To Cook

  • 4 Tablespoon Lard or Butter

Garnish

  • Lemon Slices
  • Parsley Fresh

US - Metric

Instructions

To Coat

  • Place the meat cutlet on your working surface and pat dry with kitchen paper to suck in excess liquids.

  • Place a clean cling film on your meat and pound the meat with a meat mallet. The meat will stretch out but won't tear thanks to the cling film. Pound until stretched out to the max.

  • Season meat with salt and black pepper on both sides and rub it in with your fingers.

  • Prepare three trays or shallow plates. 1st with all-purpose flour, 2nd with scrambled raw egg, and 3rd with bread crumbs.

  • Coat meat first with the flour, 2nd with the egg, and third with the bread crumbs.

To Cook

  • Heat up a skillet with lard or butter. Wait for it to get hot but don't let it fume. Drop a tiny piece of bread crumbs into the skillet to check if the oil is hot enough and sizzling.

  • Place Wiener Schnitzel into the skillet and cook on one side almost golden over a medium to high heat setting.

  • Add some more lard or butter if it's too dry.

  • Turn Schnitzel and fry on the other side over a medium to high heat setting.

  • Take out from your pan when done. The Schnitzel should be golden fried on all sides.

Garnish

  • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon slices and other sides and sauces.

Notes

A classic Wiener Schnitzel is always coated with flour first and then with egg and bread crumbs. This creates a layer of bread crumbs when fried which detaches slightly from the meat.

Frying in more fats is optional. It's easier to fry your Schnitzel golden and the layer detaches better, creating pockets, but it also makes this dish fattier. It's not always done that way in most homes and restaurants. Instead of 4 tablespoon lard for the base recipe, you can double that if you want to fry it out in more fats.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Authentic Wiener Schnitzel Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 245Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Fat 5g8%

Saturated Fat 1g5%

Cholesterol 83mg28%

Sodium 1497mg62%

Potassium 173mg5%

Carbohydrates 40g13%

Fiber 3g12%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 10g20%

Vitamin A 1603IU32%

Vitamin C 10mg12%

Calcium 155mg16%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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FAQs

What meat is traditionally used in a Wiener schnitzel? ›

Traditionally, a Wiener Schnitzel is a cutlet of veal pounded thin by a meat tenderizer, then dipped in flour, egg and breadcrumbs (in that order), and fried until golden.

What is the difference between schnitzel and Wiener schnitzel? ›

Basically, all schnitzels are breaded and fried thin pieces of meat, but only wiener schnitzel is made with veal. Cooking term: Schnitzel is a cooking term used to describe any meat pounded thin, then breaded and fried. Key ingredient: Schnitzel is made with pork, chicken, beef, or veal.

What is real German schnitzel made of? ›

The dish's name actually comes from the German word schnitt, which translates to "cut." The most popular type of meat for schnitzel is veal (wiener-schnitzel) or pork (schweine-schnitzel), but you also see varieties made with chicken (hänchen-schnitzel), or turkey (puten-schnitzel).

What meat is the original schnitzel? ›

In Austria and Germany, Wiener Schnitzel must be made of veal. When other meats are used, it can be called Wiener Schnitzel vom Schwein/Pute/Huhn ("Viennese schnitzel of pig/turkey/chicken") or Schnitzel (nach) Wiener Art ("Schnitzel Viennese style").

What is schnitzel called in America? ›

schnitzel, a thin meat cutlet, pounded until tender and then breaded and fried, that is a culinary staple in German-speaking countries and communities. The Americanized version of the dish is chicken-fried steak.

Do Germans eat Wiener Schnitzel? ›

Schnitzel is a cut of meat, sliced thin amd pounded thinner, coated with egg and flour, and sautéed. The meat is usually veal; in wienerschnitzel it's always veal. Do they eat weiner schnitzel in Germany? Occasionally, yes.

What does Wiener schnitzel mean in German? ›

Wiener schnitzel means "Viennese cutlet" in German, and it is one of Austria's most traditional and representative dishes. So much so, in fact, that its definition is fiercely protected by Austrian law. It must be made of veal; when made with any other type of meat, it cannot technically be called Wiener schnitzel.

What is the best cut of meat for schnitzel? ›

What kind of meat is used for Schnitzel? Schnitzel can, of course, be made from almost any thin, boneless meat cut. However, traditionally, Wienerschnitzel is made using only veal, and German Schnitzel is made with boneless pork chops. You can also try using chicken, mutton, beef, or turkey.

What is the french version of schnitzel? ›

Pariser schnitzel (from German Pariser Schnitzel 'Parisian cutlet') is a schnitzel variation from French cuisine. Unlike Wiener schnitzel, it does not incorporate bread crumbs.

Why do Jews eat schnitzel? ›

Originally brought from Europe to Israel by Ashkenazi Jews, schnitzel instantly became a hit. During the early years of the state of Israel, veal was not widely available, so chicken or turkey became a substitute. Nowadays, the meat used is generally chicken or turkey breast to keep it kosher.

What is the secret to Wiener Schnitzel? ›

Make sure it is at least an inch (2.5 cm) deep. This is deep frying, your schnitzels need to “swim” in the hot oil. The second secret to making the perfect Wienerschnitzel is to fry it in very hot oil. This way your meat will be tender and juicy, while the outside gets nice and crispy.

Why do you put lemon on schnitzel? ›

Wiener Schnitzel , a breaded cutlet of veal sauteed in butter or deep-fried in oil, can be greasy, so an acid helps 'cut' the grease and make it more delicious. Lemon slices also add to the visual appeal, as does the common accompaniment of parsley.

Why is schnitzel so expensive? ›

The costs for the investment of separate transport, slaughtering, butchering and distribution to the shops are relatively high.

What is Israeli schnitzel? ›

The classic recipe is calling for thinly sliced chicken breast dipped in flour, then beaten egg, then bread crumbs, then fried on both sides. Some prefer to flatten the schnitzel with a meat tenderizer (known in Israel as a “schnitzel hammer,) and some just slice it thin.

How deep should oil be for schnitzel? ›

Actually, you don't need to deep DEEP fry schnitzel. I shallow fry in about 1.5cm / 3/5″ oil. That's enough to ensure the crumb cooks evenly. Using more oil doesn't really make any difference.

What does Wiener Schnitzel consist of? ›

When it says Wiener Schnitzel on the menu, it refers to a veal escalope that is fried out in clarified butter. Before breading, the meat is carefully pounded, seasoned and moistened, then dredged in flour, egg and finally breadcrumbs.

Does Wienerschnitzel use beef or pork? ›

You need a piece of either pork (schwein Schnitzel) or veal (Wiener Schnitzel) that has been salted/peppered, dredged in flour, then beaten egg, then bread crumbs, and fried lightly. The meat must be cross cut and is usually pounded thin before breading and frying.

Is Wiener Schnitzel always veal? ›

A traditional wiener schnitzel is made using a veal cutlet, pounded flat until it's 4mm thick. Other versions of schnitzel use pork, chicken or even plant-based ingredients such as seitan, but these can't rightly be described as 'wiener' ('Viennese').

Does Wienerschnitzel use real meat? ›

Wienerschnitzel dogs are made with USDA approved cuts of quality meat and seasoned with a zesty blend of spices to ensure every bite is delicious and juicy.

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