This crispy Pork Schnitzel is one of my all time favorite German dishes. Just drizzle a little fresh lemon juice on it right before eating and it is pure heaven. I love to serve this with Bourbon Glazed Carrots and mashed potatoes.
Why this recipe works!
- The simple three step breading (flour, egg, and panko bread crumbs) make for a super easy yet crispy pork patty every time.
- This recipe is made with simple wholesome ingredients most of which you may already have on hand.
- It is simply delicious and enjoyed by many generations. Even picky eaters like this tasty dish.
- This recipe works with so many sides like Fried Potatoes and Green Beans, buttered egg noodles, steamed broccoli, potato salad, butter bean mash, Roasted Cauliflower, or Creamed Corn.
How to make Pork Schnitzel
Start by trimming and pounding your pork chops to about 1/4 inch thick as you want them to cook all the way through at the same time as they are browned. Then combine the flour, pepper, salt, garlic powder and onion powder on a deep plate. Next add the panko bread crumbs to another deep plate. Now in a shallow wide bowl whisk together the eggs.
In a large skillet heat a couple tablespoons of oil. Now dredge each pounded pork chop in the flour, then dip in the egg, and then into the panko bread crumbs. Place into the skillet and cook until golden brown on the bottom, then flip and brown the other side. If cooking a lot of schnitzel than simply plate it and place in an oven at 250 degrees uncovered until you finish cooking all the pork. This dish is best served promptly.
Recipe Notes and Helpful Tips
- It is best to start with boneless pork chops that are about 1/2 inch thick.
- Cut all visible fat from the edges of the pork chops before pounding.
- Place the pork chops on a plastic (or meat appropriate) cutting board and cover with plastic wrap. Pound the pork to about 1/4 inch thick using a meat mallet.
- This recipe works on other cutlets like chicken, veal, and turkey.
- Use canola or vegetable oil for this recipe as they have a high smoking point and a neutral taste.
- You don’t have to deep fry but do add enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan. Get it fairly hot so that the oil browns and crisps the breaded pork fairly quickly.
- It takes no time at all to fry up a batch of this but if you are cooking for a crowd plate the patties that are done and hold them in a low temp oven (250 degrees) uncovered while you cook the others. This will help keep that original out of the frying pan crispiness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet or air fryer to get that original crispiness back.
Easy Pork Schnitzel Recipe
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 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: main meal pork
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: German
Ingredients
- 4 thin cut boneless pork chops or pork cutlets
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 2–4 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
- fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- fresh dill, chopped (optional)
- lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Trim all fat from pork chops. Using a meat mallet pound the pork to about 1/4 inch thick.
- On a deep plate combine the flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. On a separate deep plate add the breadcrumbs. In a wide shallow bowl beat the eggs.
- Over medium high heat in a large skillet heat enough oil to cover the bottom. Dredge the pork in the flour, then dip in the eggs, and then in the breadcrumbs.
- Place into the skillet and cook until golden brown on the bottom, then flip and brown the other side; about 2-3 minutes per side. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, dill, or lemon wedges.
Notes
- It is best to start with boneless pork chops that are about 1/2 inch thick.
- Cut all visible fat from the edges of the pork chops before pounding.
- Place the pork chops on a plastic (or meat appropriate) cutting board and cover with plastic wrap. Pound the pork to about 1/4 inch thick using a meat mallet.
- This recipe works on other cutlets like chicken, veal, and turkey.
- Use canola or vegetable oil for this recipe as they have a high smoking point and a neutral taste.
- You don’t have to deep fry but do add enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan. Get it fairly hot so that the oil browns and crisps the breaded pork fairly quickly.
- It takes no time at all to fry up a batch of this but if you are cooking for a crowd plate the patties that are done and hold them in a low temp oven (250 degrees) uncovered while you cook the others. This will help keep that original out of the frying pan crispiness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet or air fryer to get that original crispiness back.
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Marsha Nichols
Not only quick and easy…but delicious!!!
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Rex Hutcheson
We really enjoyed this.
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Beth Pierce
Thanks Rex! Glad that you did!
lawrence
I LOVE THE RECIPE THANK YOU FOR THE BEST.
Sue
The images clearly show how crispy the recipe looks. I am gout to use the crumb mix as you have explained to do some cauliflower today.
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Chloe
These look so crispy! Can’t beat a bit of crunch, great recipe!
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Mahy
I have to admit – that crust on the pork looks absolutely stunning! This is exactly how I like to make mine!
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Jena
Turns out really crispy and tasty, Love it!
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Anjali
This is such a simple dish but always tastes so good! The crispy outside and tender inside of the pork schnitzel is to die for!
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Dannii
This looks perfectly crispy. I am going to put it on my meal plan for next week.
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Mahy
One of the best ways to prepare pork. Thanks a lot for sharing your insights!
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Jenny
I’ve made chicken schnitzel a lot but never pork, but I’m so glad I tried this. It’s a great family dinner, my kids loved it. That crispy coating is hard to resist!
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Shadi Hasanzadenemati
This was such a hit! Thank you for this awesome recipe
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Michelle
Made it last night and the kids loved it! So tender yet crisp! Delicious!
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Jenn
This recipe is a keeper! Her tips are on point and it cooks up delicious every time! It’s our new fav – so crispy, so juicy!
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Kelly
Simple yet such a delicious recipe. Love the Crispy texture and mild flavor to the meat. Perfect side dish.
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Jessica Formicola
I love German food, but I don’t often make it at home. I can’t wait to try this pork schnitzel soon!
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Shadi Hasanzadenemati
Love how easy this recipe is. Can’t wait to try it this weekend.
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Doris Geisenhaver
so glad to see your recipes, right away, in stead of going through hoops and circles to see them, with out all of the ads, your not wanting to see. Thanks keep up the recipes, and I will surely stay with your cooking.
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much Doris! So glad that you like my recipes!
Tara
I love schnitzel, but have never made it myself! Mine turned out so tender and delicious! Thanks for this recipe!
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Beti
Oh my, this pork schnitzel looks SO GOOD!! My family would LOVE it!
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katerina
We love pork schnitzel! This was amazing!! I can’t wait to make it again!
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Erin
This crispy Pork Schnitzel looks absolutely delicious! Yummy!
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Jen
This is one of my husband’s favorites! Love how easy it is to get on the table.
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Irina
I am used to making Pork Schnitzel but was reading your recipe word by word, trying to figure out some new tips. I do not use onion and garlic powder, but I will try to make the meal following your recipe. It sounds amazing!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks Irina! Enjoy!!
Sam
I can’t wait to try this recipe at home, it looks very tasty!
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Chenée
Looks delicious and easy! I can’t wait to make this!!
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Gloria
Oh my, this pork dish sounds totally delicious. I know it would be a hit on the dinner table. Love that crispy crust.
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Kevin
I made this last week and it was so good! I was looking for something to make with thin pork chops! This was amazing! I couldn’t even tell they were thin! Will be making this again!
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Amanda
This came out perfect, it was so tasty and filling!
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