Air Fryer Pork Schnitzel is made with 4 boneless pork chops, all-purpose flour, 2 eggs, plain breadcrumbs; air fry at 400°F for 12 minutes to serve 4. 360 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Equipment
Steps
- 1
Place pork chops between plastic wrap. Pound with a mallet until 1/4-inch thin and uniform.
- 2
Season with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs. Press coating firmly.
- 3
Spray both sides generously with cooking spray.
- 4
Air fry at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until deeply golden and crispy.
- 5
Serve immediately with lemon wedges, lingonberry jam, and potato salad.
Tip: Pounding thin is non-negotiable — thick schnitzels have the wrong ratio of crust to meat. Use regular breadcrumbs, not panko, for authentic texture. The crust should almost wave when you lift the schnitzel — that means it puffed away from the meat slightly, which is the hallmark of a proper schnitzel.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 12 minutes vs ~22 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🫒Uses up to 80% less oil than deep frying, bringing this down to 360 calories per serving.
- ✨Achieves the same golden, crispy texture without submerging food in oil.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cook Air Fryer Pork Schnitzel at 400°F for 12 minutes. Pounding thin is non-negotiable — thick schnitzels have the wrong ratio of crust to meat. Use regular breadcrumbs, not panko, for authentic texture. The crust should almost wave when you lift the schnitzel — that means it puffed away from the meat slightly, which is the hallmark of a proper schnitzel.
You need: 4 boneless pork chops, pounded to 1/4-inch thin, Salt and pepper, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 2 eggs, beaten, 1 cup plain breadcrumbs, Cooking spray, Lemon wedges, Lingonberry jam or cranberry sauce, German potato salad, Fresh parsley. This recipe serves 4 with 360 calories per serving.
Air Fryer Pork Schnitzel takes 12 minutes total at 400°F. Serve immediately with lemon wedges, lingonberry jam, and potato salad.
This recipe is rated Easy. It serves 4 and takes just 12 minutes at 400°F.
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