Description
Crispy and juicy pork schnitzel made easily in an air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pork loin chops (about 1/2 inch thick)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Pound the pork chops to 1/4 inch thickness.
- Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Coat each chop in flour, then dip in beaten eggs.
- Press into breadcrumbs to coat evenly.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly spray or brush the air fryer basket with olive oil.
- Place schnitzel in the basket, ensuring no overlap.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crispiness.
- Check internal temperature—should reach 145°F (63°C).
- Adjust cooking time based on thickness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 schnitzel
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: air fryer pork schnitzel, crispy schnitzel, easy pork recipe