Description
Make crispy pork schnitzel quickly in your air fryer. This recipe offers a faster, healthier way to enjoy breaded pork cutlets.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 thin pork cutlets (about 4-6 oz each)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or cooking spray
Instructions
- Pat the pork cutlets dry with paper towels.
- In a shallow dish, mix flour, salt, and pepper.
- In another shallow dish, whisk eggs with water.
- In a third shallow dish, combine panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese (if using).
- Dredge each pork cutlet in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- Dip the floured cutlet into the egg mixture, letting excess drip off.
- Coat the cutlet thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- Lightly brush or spray the air fryer basket with oil.
- Place the breaded cutlets in the air fryer basket in a single layer, working in batches if necessary.
- Lightly spray or brush the tops of the cutlets with oil.
- Air fry at 380°F (190°C) for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Ensure pork cutlets are thin for even cooking.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket.
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of your cutlets and your air fryer model.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: Approximately 450-550 (will vary based on exact ingredients and portion size)
- Sugar: Less than 1g
- Sodium: Approximately 400-600mg
- Fat: Approximately 20-30g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 5-8g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 15-22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 30-40g
- Fiber: Approximately 1-2g
- Protein: Approximately 30-40g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 100-150mg