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Classic Wiener Schnitzel
By RecipesQueen Kitchen • June 11, 2026
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 10 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium
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Pin This RecipeThe quintessential Austrian-German dish — thin veal cutlets pounded, breaded in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs, then fried to golden perfection. Served with lemon wedges and a side of potato salad.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces veal cutlets (150g each)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups fine breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp salt
- vegetable oil for frying
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Instructions
- 1
Pound veal cutlets between plastic wrap to 5mm thickness.
- 2
Season with salt. Set up three bowls: flour, beaten eggs, breadcrumbs.
- 3
Dredge each cutlet in flour, dip in egg, coat in breadcrumbs.
- 4
Heat oil in a large skillet to 170°C. Fry 2-3 minutes per side until golden.
- 5
Drain on paper towels and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
