Ingredients
Gather these ingredients to get started on your schnitzel adventure:
- 4 boneless pork chops, pounded to 1/4-inch thickness
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 cups breadcrumbs (use panko for extra crunch!)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Lemon wedges, for serving
If you’re out of breadcrumbs, crushed crackers or cornflakes make a great substitute. And, for those who avoid gluten, rice flour and gluten-free breadcrumbs work wonders!
Instructions
Let’s bring this recipe to life with these step-by-step instructions:
- Start by preparing your pork chops. If they’re not already thin, place each chop between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound them to about 1/4 inch thick using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
- Set up a breading station with three shallow dishes. Place flour in the first dish, whisk the eggs with milk in the second, and combine breadcrumbs with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in the third.
- Coat each pork chop in flour, shaking off the excess. Then dip them into the egg mixture, ensuring they are well-coated, and finally press them into the breadcrumb mixture until fully covered.
- Heat about 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot (test by dropping in a breadcrumb — it should sizzle), add the schnitzels.
- Fry each schnitzel for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for that perfect tangy finish.
Remember, practice makes perfect! Don’t worry if the first round isn’t flawless. Cooking, much like life, is about learning and enjoying the journey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International