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A plate of schnitzel, made in the air fryer, with fries and garnished with a lemon wedge.

Air Fryer Schnitzel Recipe

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This air fryer schnitzel recipe is a healthier version of the traditional German recipe with a fraction of the fat. That's a win in our book!
Prep Time 1 minute
Servings 4 servings
Calories 444
Author Lindsay Viker

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place plastic wrap over the pork chops and pound with a meat tenderizer until 1" thick.
    pork schnitzel air fryer
  • Get 3 bowls or plates and add the flour, breadcrumbs, and crack the eggs onto one dish each. Add the salt, pepper, and paprika to the egg dish.
  • Flip the pork chop in each dish, starting with the flour, then move to the egg wash, then to the breadcrumbs.
    schnitzel air fryer
  • Spray both sides of the pork chop with olive oil.
  • Cook in the air fryer at 400 degrees for 10 minutes, flipping after 5 minutes.
  • Garnish with the parsley and lemon slices. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1pork chop | Calories: 444kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 131mg | Sodium: 278mg | Potassium: 604mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 103IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 4mg