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Crispy Beef Schnitzel

Sam Guarnieri
Sam Guarnieri Posted: 05/17/22 Updated: 02/11/23
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This beef schnitzel is extra crispy and delicious! It’s an easy recipe, with only a handful of ingredients you probably already have on-hand. Serve this restaurant-quality beef schnitzel with a side of your favorite roasted veggies for a complete and healthy meal.

Overhead view of crispy beef schnitzel, sliced thin, with one piece on its side to show the meat.

What Makes This Recipe So Good

  • It’s perfectly crispy and totally delicious! We use a secret ingredient to yield the crispiest pan-fried schnitzel of all time.
  • It’s surprisingly easy to make! Simply coat the steaks in flour, whisked eggs, then breadcrumbs before cooking for a few minutes per side. In three very simple steps and in under 20 minutes, you’ll have a perfectly cooked and delicious main course.
  • This beef schnitzel recipe is healthier than most other schnitzel recipes out there! By pan-frying our breaded steaks, we use a fraction of the oil that traditional recipes use.

Chef’s Tips

  • The thinner your steaks, the quicker they’ll cook! 1/4-inch thick steaks will take anywhere from 3-4 minutes per side to cook. However, for thicker steaks, increase your cook time by at least a couple minutes.
  • Once done pan-frying, transfer cooked beef schnitzel to a paper towel-lined plate to rest. The paper towel will soak up any excess cooking oil, and leaving it to rest will ensure a juicier steak.
  • Serve this German-inspired recipe however you’d like! I served my schnitzel with a side of fresh veggies to keep things light and healthy. However, a side of mashed potatoes and gravy would also make for a delicious, comforting meal.
Overhead, angled, zoomed out view of crispy beef schnitzel plated with a salad of microgreens.

Other Beef Recipes You Must Try

  • Beef with Oyster Sauce
  • Beef with Garlic Sauce
  • Air Fryer Empanadas
  • Beef Pad Thai
  • Shredded Beef

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Overhead view of 4 crispy beef schnitzel steaks on a plate with microgreens and lemon wedges.

Crispy Beef Schnitzel

Prep: 10 minutes minutes
Cook: 10 minutes minutes
Total: 20 minutes minutes
Extra crispy and totally delicious beef schnitzel made with a handful of pantry staple ingredients.
Sam GuarnieriSam Guarnieri
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5 servings

Ingredients

  • 5 thin-cut steaks ¼-inch thin
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • salt to taste
  • freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • 2 large eggs whisked
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
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Equipment

  • 3 medium bowls
  • Large skillet

Instructions 

  • Whisk together the all purpose flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
    Overhead view of breading mixture for beef schnitzel on a plate with a fork.
  • Dredge each steak in the flour mixture to coat, then dip in whisked eggs, then dip and coat in panko breadcrumbs. Repeat this dipping process for all steaks.
    Overhead view of breaded beef schnitzel steaks on a plate.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once oil is hot, add in steaks in an even layer and cook about 4 minutes per side or until golden brown. Repeat until all steaks are cooked, adding more oil to skillet as needed. Serve immediately.
    Overhead view of two breaded steaks in a pan with fry oil.

Notes

  • Make it Gluten Free: Use rice flour in place of the all purpose flour and gluten-free panko breadcrumbs in place of the regular breadcrumbs for a completely gluten-free recipe.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 322kcal | Protein: 28g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Total Carbs: 25g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Net Carbs: 23g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 260mg | Potassium: 442mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 4mg

Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

 

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

 

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

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Sam Guarnieri

Meet Sam Guarnieri

Sam is a travel, food, and fitness enthusiast from the New York metro area who loves creating new and inventive recipes. Her love of food goes all the way back to her early childhood, cooking alongside her mom and Nonna – the two best cooks she knows! She's a big believer that good-for-you food can still explode with flavor and (most importantly) be easy to make. When she's not in the kitchen, Sam can usually be found planning her next vacation, spending time outdoors, or bingeing the latest Netflix docu-series.

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  1. AvatarFred says

    Posted on 3/30/24 at 8:04 pm

    Good

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    • Jessica | Easy Healthy Recipes TeamJessica | Easy Healthy Recipes Team says

      Posted on 7/10/24 at 6:29 pm

      So glad you enjoyed it!

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