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

Crispy Beef Schnitzel

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

Equipment Needed

  • 3 medium bowls
  • Large skillet

Ingredients Needed

  • 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

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.

Recipe 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 Info (Approximate)

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