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Air Fryer German Schnitzel

Schnitzel needs a thin cutlet, a dry flour-egg-crumb coat and heat that sets the crust fast. The air fryer manages that if you mist well and do not crowd.

  • 32 min total
  • 390°F / 199°C
  • 4 servings
  • 20 min prep

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Air Fryer German Schnitzel

Pound thin

About 1/4 inch thick is the sweet spot. Thick cutlets stay soft under the crumb.

Air Fryer German Schnitzel

Prep 20 min · Cook 12 min · Total 32 min · 4 servings

Air Fryer390°F / 199°C
Basket time10 min
Flip / shakeat 5 min
Tested onCosori 5.8 qt, 1700W
Crowding. One layer only.

Step-by-step instructions

Follow each step in order. Photos show what to look for so the basket finish matches the plate.

Bread

  1. Pound and bread

    Season cutlets. Dredge in flour, egg, then panko mixed with paprika. Press crumbs on. Mist both sides with oil.

    Let breaded cutlets rest 5 minutes so the coat sets.

    Tip. Use one hand for dry and one for wet to avoid clumpy fingers.

    Breaded schnitzel cutlets
    Breaded schnitzel cutlets

Cook

  1. Air fry

    Cook at 390°F (199°C) for 9-11 minutes, flipping at 5, until crumb is deep gold and pork is 145°F (63°C). Serve with lemon.

    If crumb looks pale, mist again and add 1-2 minutes.

    Schnitzel in the air fryer
    Schnitzel in the air fryer
    Finished German schnitzel
    Finished German schnitzel

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