Crispy Breaded Beef Schnitzel Recipe for Dinner

This beef schnitzel is extra crispy and delicious. With just a few pantry ingredients and simple steps, it delivers restaurant-quality results. Serve with roasted vegetables or a light salad for a complete, satisfying meal.

Overhead view of crispy beef schnitzel, sliced thin, with one piece on its side to show the meat.

What Makes This Recipe So Good

Perfectly crispy and full of flavor. A simple trick in the breading yields an extra-crispy crust when pan-fried.
Fast and easy to prepare. Coat the steaks in seasoned flour, dip in eggs, then press into panko breadcrumbs. In three straightforward steps and under 20 minutes you’ll have a golden, tender main course.
Healthier than traditional deep-fried schnitzel. Pan-frying uses far less oil while still producing a deliciously crisp exterior.

Chef’s Tips

Use thin steaks for the quickest cook time. Steaks pounded or sliced to about 1/4-inch cook in roughly 3–4 minutes per side. Thicker cuts will need a few extra minutes.
Let cooked schnitzel rest on paper towels. Transfer the steaks to a paper towel–lined plate after frying to absorb excess oil and help retain juiciness.
Pair it your way. This German-inspired schnitzel is lovely with fresh vegetables for a lighter dinner, or with mashed potatoes and gravy for something heartier.

Overhead, angled, zoomed out view of crispy beef schnitzel plated with a salad of microgreens.

Other Beef Recipes You Must Try

Beef with Oyster Sauce
Beef with Garlic Sauce
Air Fryer Empanadas
Beef Pad Thai
Shredded Beef

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5 from 1 vote

Crispy Beef Schnitzel

Prep:
10

Cook:
10

Total:
20

Extra-crispy beef schnitzel made with simple pantry ingredients.

Sam Guarnieri

5 servings

Ingredients

5 thin-cut steaks ¼-inch thin
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
salt to taste
freshly cracked black pepper to taste
2 large eggs whisked
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons olive oil

Equipment

3 medium bowls
Large skillet

Instructions

Whisk together the all-purpose flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
Dredge each steak in the flour mixture, then dip in the whisked eggs, and press into the panko breadcrumbs to coat. Repeat for all steaks.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add steaks in a single layer and cook about 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Cook remaining steaks in batches, adding more oil if needed. Serve immediately.

Notes

Make it gluten free: Substitute rice flour for the all-purpose flour and use gluten-free panko breadcrumbs.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1serving
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Calories: 322kcal
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Protein: 28g
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Fat: 12g

Servings and nutrition are estimates based on the ingredients listed and may vary by brand and portion size.