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Crispy 'Wiener' Chicken Schnitzel from the Air Fryer
Enjoy a classic Wiener schnitzel without the guilt. This air fryer recipe ensures perfect crispiness with minimal oil use and a juicy interior.
Prep time18 min
Cook time15 min
Total time33 min
Servings2
Recipe
Per servingTotal
Calories:352.4 kcal704.7 kcal
Protein:42.8 g85.6 g
Carbohydrates:30.3 g60.6 g
Fiber:3.2 g6.4 g
Water:134.7 ml269.3 ml
Fat:7.2 g14.4 g
Micronutrients
Sugar:2.9 g5.7 g
Saturated fat:1.7 g3.4 g
Cholesterol:202.1 mg404.2 mg
Sodium:319.5 mg638.9 mg
Potassium:677 mg1353.9 mg
Calcium:72.6 mg145.1 mg
Iron:3 mg6 mg
Magnesium:76.3 mg152.6 mg
Zinc:2.2 mg4.4 mg
Phosphorus:482.1 mg964.2 mg
Vitamin C:1 mg1.9 mg
Vitamin A:66 µg132 µg
Vitamin D:0.5 µg1 µg
Vitamin B12:0.3 µg0.6 µg
Instructions
- 1Clean the chicken fillets and pound them between two layers of plastic wrap using a meat mallet or a weight until they reach an even thickness (about 1 cm). This is key for even cooking in the air fryer.
- 2Season the meat with salt and pepper on both sides.
- 3Prepare a breading station: Plate 1: whole wheat flour. Plate 2: beaten egg. Plate 3: Panko breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder and ground paprika.
- 4Coat each schnitzel first in the flour (shake off the excess), then in the egg, and finally in the breadcrumbs. Gently press the breadcrumbs onto the meat with your palms so they stick well.
- 5Preheat the air fryer to 200°C for 3 minutes.
- 6Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil. Place the schnitzels in the basket (they must not overlap). Generously spray the tops of the schnitzels with olive oil spray – this will give the breadcrumbs a golden color.
- 7Cook at 200°C for about 6–7 minutes. Then flip the schnitzels, lightly spray them with oil again, and cook for another 5–6 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
- 8Serve immediately with a lemon wedge to highlight the freshness of the meat.
Nutritional benefits
Replacing traditional oil-frying with the air fryer technique reduces saturated fat intake by more than 70%, while maintaining a high protein content for muscle recovery.
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Nutritional values are calculated per standard 100 g. This allows you to compare different foods more easily and have better control over your intake if you weigh your food.