crispy pork schnitzel

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Ofallon, MO
Updated on Jul 18, 2025

This crispy pork schnitzel is one of my all-time favorite German dishes. It has a super crispy crust and tender, juicy insides. Drizzle a little fresh lemon juice on it right before eating, and it is pure heaven. Family-friendly, delicious, crispy Pork Schnitzel is quick and easy to make with wholesome pantry ingredients that you may already have on hand.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 8 Min
method Pan Fry
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless pork chops, 1/2 inch thick
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 1/4 cups Panko bread crumbs
  • 2 large eggs
  • vegetable oil
  • fresh parsley, chopped
  • fresh dill, chopped
  • lemon wedges for serving

How To Make crispy pork schnitzel

  • Step 1
    Trim all fat from the pork chops. Using a meat mallet, pound the pork to about 1/4 inch thick.
  • Step 2
    Combine the flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a shallow, wide bowl. Add the Panko bread crumbs to another shallow wide bowl. In a third bowl, whisk the eggs.
  • Step 3
    Dredge each pounded pork chop in the flour, then dip it in the egg, and then into the Panko bread crumbs.
  • Step 4
    In a large, heavy skillet or cast iron skillet, heat the oil to 350 degrees. Heat enough oil to submerge half the breaded cutlet. Place it in the skillet and cook until golden brown on the bottom, then flip and brown the other side.
  • Step 5
    Garnish with fresh parsley or dill and fresh lemon wedges.

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Category: Pork
Ingredient: Pork
Method: Pan Fry
Culture: German

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