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Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.","group":"Preparation","title":"Place the veal cutlets between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound them","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Prepare three shallow bowls. Place the flour in the first, the beaten eggs in the second, and the breadcrumbs in the third.","group":"Breading","title":"Prepare three shallow bowls","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Breading"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Dredge each cutlet in the flour, shaking off any excess. Dip into the egg to coat completely, then finally press into the breadcrumbs. Do not press the crumbs too hard into the meat; a light coating ensures the characteristic 'bubbles' form.","group":"Breading","title":"Dredge each cutlet","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Breading"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Heat clarified butter or oil in a large pan over medium-high heat until it reaches approximately 175°C (347°F). There should be enough fat so the schnitzels 'swim'. Fry the cutlets for 2-3 minutes per side, gently swirling the pan so the hot fat splashes over the top. This helps the breading rise.","group":"Cooking","title":"Heat clarified butter or oil","timerMinutes":6,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Once golden brown on both sides, remove the schnitzels and drain briefly on paper towels. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and a garnish of fresh parsley.","group":"Serving","title":"Remove the schnitzels","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"The secret to a perfect souffle-like crust is to keep the schnitzel moving in the pan so the breading pulls away from the meat slightly. Always use high-quality clarified butter for the best flavor.","cuisine":{"group":"Western European","specific":["Austrian"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["fry"],"equipment":["meat mallet","plastic wrap","large frying pan","shallow bowls","tongs"],"diet":["high_protein"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten","eggs","milk"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"serving","note":"4 large cutlets"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Not recommended. Schnitzel must be eaten fresh to maintain its crispy texture."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftovers in an airtight container. Note that the breading will lose its crispness.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat in a dry skillet or air fryer at 180°C (356°F) to restore some crispness."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fwiener_schnitzel_c5a982bcfe%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=0c4d8d3d-4825-4f83-9409-52f967589e55","imageAlt":"Wiener Schnitzel — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["veal","crispy","fried","austrian","classic","breaded"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Wiener Schnitzel","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T03:46:49.732Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T03:46:49.732Z","related":[{"id":"beans_on_toast_090f05da86","slug":"beans-on-toast","title":"Beans on Toast","description":"A comforting and iconic British breakfast classic consisting of savory tomato-sauced baked beans served over warm, buttery toasted bread.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":2,"cookMinutes":6,"totalMinutes":8,"activeMinutes":8},"cuisine":{"group":"Western European","specific":["British"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fbeans_on_toast_090f05da86%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=7e734a02-c405-4f58-9782-ca0a7c25a806","imageAlt":"Beans on Toast — recipe cover","tags":["comfort food","easy","quick","british","beans"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":4,"stepCount":5},{"id":"broodje_haring_91c744a5f1","slug":"broodje-haring-dutch-herring-sandwich","title":"Broodje Haring (Dutch Herring Sandwich)","description":"A quintessential Dutch street food staple. 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