Crispy Pork Schnitzel
Crispy, juicy, and just the right amount of indulgent, this pork schnitzel recipe transforms boneless pork chops into a golden, crunchy comfort classic in under an hour. Each bite features tender pork with an audibly crisp crust. A weeknight hero and a serious crowd-pleaser!
4
servings
Ingredients
Pork Schnitzel
- 4 boneless pork chops trimmed, about 1/2 inch thick
- 3/4 cup (95 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt plus more for seasoning
- 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) whole milk
- 2 cups (100 g) panko breadcrumbs
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil or canola oil plus more as needed for frying
- 1 tbsp (14 g) unsalted butter
- lemon wedges for serving
Equipment
- Meat mallet
- Plastic wrap or parchment paper
- Shallow dishes
- Large skillet
- Wire rack
Instructions
- Pound the pork chops: Place pork chops between sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Use a meat mallet to pound them to about 1/4 inch thick. Pat dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Set up dredging dishes: Place flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in one shallow dish. Whisk eggs and milk in a second dish. Add panko breadcrumbs to a third dish.
- Dredge and coat the pork: Dip each pork chop in the seasoned flour (shake off extra), then in egg-milk mixture, then press into panko so fully coated.
- Chill the coated pork: Place coated chops on a plate or tray and refrigerate for 5–10 minutes to help the breading set.
- Fry the schnitzel: Heat 3 tablespoons oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high. When oil shimmers, fry two chops at a time, 2–3 minutes per side, until golden and crisp. Transfer to rack or paper towels. Repeat with remaining chops, adding oil as needed.
- Serve: Plate schnitzels hot with fresh lemon wedges. Enjoy that crunch!
Notes
For an extra crunch, let the breaded pork chill up to 30 minutes before frying. Schnitzel is best fresh, but it reheats nicely in a 375°F oven on a wire rack. Try with chicken or gluten-free breadcrumbs for variations. Go classic or add a fried egg on top!
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 155mg | Sodium: 750mg | Potassium: 470mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 220IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 2.2mg