Best 7 Vienna Schnitzel Recipes

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Indulge in the culinary delight of Vienna schnitzel, a beloved Austrian dish that has won hearts worldwide. This classic dish features a tenderized veal cutlet, meticulously coated in seasoned breadcrumbs, and fried to golden perfection. The result is a symphony of flavors and textures, with a crispy outer layer that yields to a juicy and succulent interior. Accompanied by a tangy lemon wedge and a variety of sides, Vienna schnitzel promises an unforgettable dining experience.

Our comprehensive guide provides a step-by-step recipe for crafting the perfect Vienna schnitzel, ensuring a culinary triumph. Enhance your schnitzel-making skills with expert tips and techniques, from selecting the finest veal cutlets to achieving the perfect breadcrumb coating. Discover the secrets to achieving that irresistible golden-brown crust, ensuring your schnitzel is a feast for both the eyes and the palate.

Explore variations of this classic dish, such as the popular Wiener Schnitzel, made with pork or chicken, offering a unique twist on the traditional recipe. For those with dietary restrictions, we present a gluten-free Vienna schnitzel, ensuring everyone can savor this Austrian delicacy.

Our guide also includes a curated selection of side dishes to complement your Vienna schnitzel. From traditional accompaniments like potato salad and lingonberry jam to modern variations like roasted vegetables and fresh herbs, these sides elevate the schnitzel experience to new heights.

Whether you're a seasoned cook looking to refine your schnitzel-making skills or a novice eager to explore new culinary horizons, our comprehensive guide has everything you need to create a memorable Vienna schnitzel that will delight your taste buds.

Let's cook with our recipes!

WIENER SCHNITZEL



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Translation of the name: 'Wiener' this word comes from the word 'Wien', which is the Austrian city called Vienna. 'Schnitzel' means basically meat in a crust. I'm German and hope you can understand my English description. Serve the schnitzels with salad, ketchup and French fries.

Provided by Carolin

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Austrian

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds veal
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
salt and pepper to taste
4 cups bread crumbs
⅛ cup oil for frying

Steps:

  • Cut the veal into steaks, about as thick as your finger. Dredge in flour. In a shallow dish, beat the eggs with 1 tablespoon oil, salt and pepper. Coat the veal with egg mixture, then with bread crumbs.
  • Heat 1/4 cup oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Fry veal until golden brown, about 5 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.6 calories, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 168.7 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 27.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 479.1 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

VIENNA SCHNITZEL



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Both my mother and father were Viennese and grew up there. This was my mother's recipe. Veal can also be used in place of pork.

Provided by FRANKHA

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Austrian

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 quart oil for deep frying
6 (6 ounce) fillets pork sirloin
1 cup cake flour
2 cups dry bread crumbs
2 eggs
¼ cup milk
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat deep-fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place meat on a solid, level surface and pound with a mallet until it is 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick.
  • Place the flour and bread crumbs in separate dishes. Soup plates are useful. Lightly beat the eggs and add the milk. Lightly season with salt and pepper and put this into another soup plate.
  • Coat the meat in flour, patting lightly by hand. Using a fork to hold the meat, dip into the egg mixture and drain slightly. Next, coat with the breadcrumbs by lightly pressing the crumbs into the meat. When each piece of meat has been prepared, deep fry in cooking oil until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 541.8 calories, Carbohydrate 45.1 g, Cholesterol 130.5 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 31.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 333.1 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

WIENERSCHNITZEL



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This easy German recipe is one of our favorites. Boneless pork chops can also be substituted for veal and taste excellent!

Provided by Loves2CookinMN

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     German

Time 1h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ pounds veal cutlets
½ cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 eggs
1 teaspoon minced parsley
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 pinch ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons milk
1 cup dry bread crumbs
6 tablespoons butter
4 slices lemon

Steps:

  • Place each veal cutlet between two pieces of plastic wrap, and pound with the flat side of a meat mallet until about 1/4 inch thick. Dip in flour to coat.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the Parmesan cheese, eggs, parsley, salt, pepper, nutmeg and milk. Place bread crumbs on a plate. Dip each cutlet into the egg mixture, then press in the bread crumbs to coat. Place coated cutlets on a plate and refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the breaded cutlets until browned on each side, about 3 minutes per side. Remove to a serving platter, and pour the pan juices over them. Garnish with lemon slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33.7 g, Cholesterol 229.6 mg, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 29.1 g, SaturatedFat 15.5 g, Sodium 781.7 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

WIENER SCHNITZEL WITH SAUCE



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Make and share this Wiener Schnitzel With Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kit..ty Of Canada

Categories     Pork

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb pork loin, trimmed
salt and pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 eggs, beaten
2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons heavy cream
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
4 lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Slice pork into eight 1"-thick pieces.
  • Pound each piece with a meat mallet to about 1/4" thickness.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place flour, eggs, and bread crumbs into three separate shallow dishes.
  • Dredge each medallion first in flour, then in eggs, and finally in bread crumbs.
  • Place breaded pork on a baking sheet or plate.
  • Heat oil and 3 T. butter in a large saute pan over medium-high heat.
  • Saute pork until golden brown, 2-3 minutes on each side.
  • Remove from pan and keep warm in a 200° oven.
  • Deglaze pan with wine; add lemon juice and simmer 3 minutes.
  • Add heavy cream and simmer until reduced by half, about 1 minute.
  • Off heat, whisk in butter 2 T. at a time.
  • Stir in parsley; spoon sauce over medallions.
  • Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 924.6, Fat 61.4, SaturatedFat 26.8, Cholesterol 286.5, Sodium 504.9, Carbohydrate 53, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 4.1, Protein 36.7

WIENER SCHNITZEL WITH PORK



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons coarse salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 large eggs
2 cups fresh breadcrumbs or panko
4 pork loin cutlets, each about 4 to 5 ounces and pounded to 1/4 inch thick
Canola oil or other neutral-tasting oil, for frying
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 200 degrees while you prepare the three components of the breading. Sift flour into a shallow dish and whisk to combine with 1 teaspoon salt and the pepper. In another shallow dish, lightly beat eggs. In a third shallow dish, whisk to combine breadcrumbs and remaining teaspoon of salt. Dredge one cutlet at a time in the seasoned flour, turning to coat, and shaking off excess. Next dip in the eggs, again making sure to coat completely and to allow the excess to drip back into bowl. Then coat with breadcrumbs, patting firmly so they adhere but being careful not to coat too thickly. Place coated cutlets on piece of parchment paper or a large baking sheet.
  • Heat 1/4 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it is 350 degrees. Working in batches to avoid crowding pan, cook cutlets until golden brown on the bottom, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip with a flexible thin spatula and fry until the other side is golden brown and cutlets are cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes more, monitoring temperature of oil to maintain 350 degrees. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with a double layer of paper towels and keep warm in the oven.
  • Pour off and discard oil remaining in skillet, then wipe clean with paper towels. Working in batches again if necessary, melt the butter in the same skillet over medium heat until sizzling. Set pan-fried cutlets in the pan to coat one side with butter, then quickly flip to coat the other side.
  • Arrange the cutlets on a platter, sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

WIENER SCHNITZEL



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You may chill the veal for 30 minutes after coating it if desired, making the recipe more convenient while preparing other foods. -Emma West, Leoma, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 veal cutlets (4 ounces each)
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup butter
4 lemon slices

Steps:

  • Sprinkle veal with salt and pepper. Place the flour, eggs and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Coat veal with flour, then dip in eggs and coat with crumbs., In a large skillet over medium heat, cook veal in butter for 2-3 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Serve with lemon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 calories, Fat 26g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 209mg cholesterol, Sodium 757mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

WIENER SCHNITZEL



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 veal cutlets
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Salt
1/2 to 1 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, lightly beaten with 2 tablespoons cold water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 generous cup fine, dry bread crumbs
4 to 5 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Pound the veal cutlets to an even, approximately 1/8-inch thickness, or have your butcher do this for you. In a dish, sprinkle the cutlets with lemon juice and let stand for 30 minutes. Season both sides with salt. Place the flour on a flat plate, and place the egg/water mixture in a wide, shallow bowl. Add the oil to the egg mixture and beat in with a fork. Spread the bread crumbs on a large plate. Dip the cutlets lightly into the flour, making sure to coat all surfaces, then gently shake off the excess flour. Dip the cutlets into the egg mixture, letting the excess drip away, and then dredge them in the bread crumbs. Let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes. Heat your largest, heavy skillets over medium-high heat and add the butter. When the butter is quite hot and the foam starts to subside, add the veal (cook in batches if necessary - but don't crowd them in the pan). If the butter browns too much after cooking the first batch, you may need to discard it, wipe out the pan, and add more butter for the next batch. Cook for 4 to 6 minutes on each side, until golden brown, and turn with a spatula (don't use a fork or tongs, or the breading may be pierced). When the second side is golden, the schnitzels should be cooked through. Transfer to a warm platter and keep warm in a 250 degree oven while you cook the second batch, if necessary.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality veal cutlets. Look for cutlets that are at least 1/2 inch thick and have a nice even shape. You can also use pork or chicken cutlets, but veal is the traditional choice for Vienna schnitzel.
  • Pound the cutlets thin. This will help them cook evenly and make them more tender. Use a meat mallet or a rolling pin to pound the cutlets to a thickness of about 1/4 inch.
  • Season the cutlets. Before breading and frying the cutlets, season them with salt, pepper, and paprika. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or dried thyme.
  • Use a light breading. A light breading will help the schnitzel stay crispy. Use a mixture of flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs. You can also add a little bit of grated Parmesan cheese to the breading mixture.
  • Fry the schnitzel in hot oil. Heat the oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit before adding the schnitzel. Fry the schnitzel for 3-4 minutes per side, or until it is golden brown and crispy.
  • Serve the schnitzel immediately. Vienna schnitzel is best served hot and crispy. Serve it with a side of lemon wedges, parsley, and roasted potatoes.

Conclusion:

Vienna schnitzel is a classic Austrian dish that is both delicious and easy to make. By following these tips, you can make a perfect Vienna schnitzel that your family and friends will love.

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