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Wiener Schnitzel, and where to source it

Wiener Schnitzel — Worth The Hunt WORTH THE HUNT Wiener Schnitzel Austrian 5best2buy.com

fry it floating in a deep pan of hot lard or clarified butter and spoon the fat over the top while shaking the pan, so the crumb puffs and detaches from the meat into that souffled Wiener wave

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep25 min
Cook10 min
Makes4 schnitzel
CuisineAustrian
Cost$$$
Contains  dairy · eggs · gluten
Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free flour blend (check the other labels too).
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 4 schnitzel
veal cutlets (topside)
4
600 g
Local / market
plain flour
1 cup
120 g
Local / market
eggs
3
3 large
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coarse dry breadcrumbs (semmelbrösel)
2 cups
200 g
Local / market
clarified butter or lard
for frying
500 g
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lemon
1
1 whole
Local / market
The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●●● Barely a splurge
A light hand — your arteries say thanks.
EffortEasy
Cook it with
Stovetop
The Method
  1. Butterfly and poundLay each cutlet between plastic and pound to 4 mm, an even sheet with no thick spots, snipping the edge membrane so it does not curl.
  2. Three-station breadSalt the veal, coat in flour and shake off, drag through beaten egg, then press lightly into coarse crumbs. Do not pack the crumb on.
  3. Fry floatingHeat fat 2 cm deep to 170 C. Slide in one schnitzel, tilt the pan and spoon hot fat over the top constantly so the coat souffles and lifts off the meat.
  4. Drain and serveTurn once, fry 1 to 2 minutes a side to pale gold, drain on paper, serve immediately with a lemon wedge.
The Toolkit

Heavy meat mallet · Wide deep skillet · Slotted spatula

Straight Answers
Can you make Wiener Schnitzel in an air fryer? — Not really

Not really — loose batter spreads and needs a flat, hot surface. Keep this one on the stovetop or griddle.

Can you freeze Wiener Schnitzel? — Not ideal

You can, but the crisp coating softens. Freeze the cooked pieces, then re-crisp them in a hot oven or air fryer — never the microwave.

Can you make Wiener Schnitzel ahead of time? — Best fresh

Best made fresh and served soon — it loses its edge standing around. You can prep the parts ahead, but finish and serve it close to the table.

Is Wiener Schnitzel gluten-free? — Not as written

Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free flour blend (check the other labels too).

Is Wiener Schnitzel vegan? — No

No — it contains meat, so it isn’t vegetarian or vegan.

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