Pork Schnitzel

This German Pork Schnitzel recipe has a crispy crust, is tender on the inside, and easy to make! Coat pork chops or cutlets in breadcrumbs before frying to golden perfection.

Serve with lemon slices and German Fried Potatoes and Cucumber Salad for an authentic German dinner.

Why We Love This Recipe

• Golden Brown and Crispy – Nothing beats that crispy crust.
• Simple Ingredients – Pick up some pork chops at the store then grab everything else from your pantry.
• Classic German Favorite – Make the authentic German classic easily at home.

Try another easy pork chop recipe – Pan Seared Pork Chops!

How To Make German Pork Schnitzel

See the recipe card below for full, detailed instructions

Pork Schnitzel is easy enough to make on a weeknight, and delightfully different from your typical fried chicken.

Prep Pork – Start by pounding the pork chops to an even ½ inch thickness.

Breading Stations: In one dish mix flour with salt and pepper, in a second dish whisk the eggs, and in a third add the breadcrumbs. Pat the pork dry then coat in the flour, egg, and breadcrumbs.

Rest: Place the breaded pork on a plate and rest for 10-15 minutes.

Fry Pork – Heat the oil in a large skillet or deep pot. Carefully place a piece of pork in the oil (do not crowd and work in batches, if needed). Fry for 2-3 minutes per side until the breading is a deep, golden brown and the internal temperature is at least 145℉. Place on a paper towel lined plate and repeat with all pork chops. 

FAQs

Serving Suggestions

It’s traditional to serve this German favorite with a starchy side such as German Potato Salad or spätzle. We also like to serve it with fried potatoes and a beautiful butter lettuce salad or German Cucumber Salad. It pairs so well with any of your favorite sides!

Variations

This recipe uses pork, but you can use this method with another meat such as:

• Chicken Cutlets
• Veal Cutlets
• Round Steak

It will work with bone-in pork chops too, but the cook time will vary.

Storage and Reheating

Storage – Leftovers can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Freezing – Wrap each piece separately with plastic wrap, then store in a plastic freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw before reheating in the oven or air fryer at 400℉

Reheating – To crisp up the breading again, reheat in the oven or air fryer at 400 degrees F until warmed.

More German Recipes

• Chicken Schnitzel
• German Pancakes
• Matzo Ball Soup
• German Chocolate Cake Brownies
• Authentic Hungarian Goulash

Recipe

German Pork Schnitzel

5 from 4 votes

Kristin Maxwell

German Pork Schnitzel is crispy on the outside, tender on the inside. Pork chops are coated in breadcrumbs then fried to golden perfection!

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings 6 servings

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Ingredients

  

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• 2 pounds boneless pork chops lightly pounded to ½-inch thick cutlets (you can also buy cutlets if your grocer carries them)
• 2 teaspoons salt divided
• 2 teaspoons black pepper divided
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups regular breadcrumbs
• 4 large eggs
• Vegetable or Canola oil for frying
• For serving: lemon wedges fresh chopped parsley garnish

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Instructions

 

• Pat pork chops dry and place in a resealable plastic bag; leave about an inch open for air to escape. Lightly pound using the smooth side of a meat mallet to a thickness of about ½ an inch thick. *Note – you can also use pork cutlets if you can find them at the grocery store. They are already thin and won’t require pounding.
• Create an assembly line for breading: In one dish, combine the flour with a teaspoon each of salt and pepper, in a second dish whisk the eggs, and in a third dish add the breadcrumbs.
• Bread the pork. Pat the pork dry first, then coat with the flour, then the egg (make sure it’s fully coated), then the breadcrumbs, shaking off the excess after each step. Arrange breaded pork chops on a plate, with sheets of parchment paper between layers. Let rest for 10-15 minutes.
• Heat about ¼ – ½ cup of oil in a large skillet or deep pot. The oil should sizzle when you sprinkle a few drops of water or breadcrumbs into it.
• Place a piece of pork into the oil, careful not to crowd. You should be able to get 2-3 pieces in a 12 inch skillet, but it’s important to make sure they aren’t touching each other. Fry for about 2-3 minutes per side or until breading is a deep, golden brown. Place on a paper towel lined plate and repeat until all pork has been cooked. Internal temperature should register at least 145 degrees F on a meat thermometer.
• Garnish with fresh minced parsley and serve with lemon wedges. For a full meal, we love to serve with fried potatoes and a big green salad.

Notes

Storage – Leftovers can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Freezing – Wrap each piece separately with plastic wrap then store in a plastic freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw before reheating in the oven or air fryer at 400℉

Reheating – To crisp up the breading again, reheat in the oven or air fryer at 400 degrees F until warmed.

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Nutritional Disclaimer Kristin Maxwell of “Yellow Bliss Road” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. For accurate calorie counts and other nutritional values, we recommend running the ingredients through your preferred online nutritional calculator. Calories and other nutritional values can vary depending on which brands were used.

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