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    Where Is My Spoon > German Recipes > Main Course

    Published: Apr 28, 2020 · Modified: Oct 12, 2021 by Adina · 26 Comments

    Baked Schnitzel (Chicken, Pork or Turkey)

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    burger with pork, rocket and tomatoes

    Oven-baked schnitzel – a simple recipe perfectly suitable for chicken, pork or turkey schnitzel.

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    How to bake schnitzel?

    A simple recipe for baked schnitzel, perfect to serve as a burger or the traditional German way with fries or potato salad and lemon wedges. Great for making chicken, pork, or turkey cutlets.

     

    Oven Baked Schnitzel and Schnitzel Burgers

    Another schnitzel recipe, basically the same recipe as the pork schnitzel with a pretty important difference (for me at least). Although using the same ingredients and achieving the same end result, these meat pieces are not fried in lots of oil, they are just brushed with very little oil and baked.

    I was a bit skeptical in the beginning, didn't really believe that I could achieve the same crispiness and nice golden color by just baking the schnitzel, but – surprise, surprise – it works!!!

    I would have not spotted the difference between the two kinds if someone else would have served me the two without telling me which one is fried and which one is baked.

     

    Oven Baked Schnitzel and Schnitzel Burgers

     

    Can you bake schnitzel instead of frying?

    Definitely. This is an updated post from 2016. I have never fried any schnitzel ever since. I make schnitzel very often and I always bake it. And it is always great!

    Advantages of baking:

    • The big advantage of baking a schnitzel instead of frying it is obviously the fact that you would not have to use and then eat so much fat.
    • But another huge advantage in my eyes is the “cleanliness” of this method. No more splutter and fat everywhere, no frying smell filling every corner of your house.
    • And you can place all of your meat on one baking tray and put it in the oven, instead of having to stay in front of the stove, frying the pieces only two at a time. This would allow you to make a larger amount of schnitzel for guests, for instance.
    • And no more need of taking a shower and changing all your clothes after you're finished with cooking.

     

    Oven Baked Schnitzel and Schnitzel Burgers

     

    Ingredients

    • For this recipe, I halved the normal-sized pork pieces, because I wanted to have smaller pieces that would fit into a bun.
    • I baked the breaded meat for about 15-18 minutes if they are larger increase the baking time slightly.
    • I always check by cutting one of the meat cutlets in the middle.
    • You can use this same method to make chicken or turkey schnitzel, for instance, in this case, the cooking time will also be shorter, check after 12-14 minutes already.
    • The Parmesan is recommendable but still optional. If you don't have it, leave it out.
    • You can use regular breadcrumbs or panko breadcrumbs.
    • You can add dried herbs to the breadcrumb mixture as well. Try a mixture of Italian herbs or some oregano, thyme, or rosemary.

     

    eight pieces breaded meat before cooking

     

    How to serve?

    • The traditional German way to serve a schnitzel is with fries or potato salad.
    • As vegetable side dishes, you can have a green salad, cucumber salad, or (my favorite) white cabbage salad or the German cabbage salad.
    • And you can add a typical German sauce, like the Jäger-Sauce (Hunter's sauce with mushrooms) or Zigeuner-Sauce (Gypsy Sauce with peppers).

    To serve as a burger, you will need:

    • 4 buns of choice, halved horizontally
    • 1 large tomato, thickly sliced
    • 1 large piece of cucumber, sliced
    • 1 red onion, sliced
    • some rocket or other salad leaves
    • 4 small cheese slices
    • some chili sauce or ketchup

    Halve the buns horizontally, smear some chili sauce or ketchup on the lower half and top with schnitzel, vegetables, cheese, and salad. Place the second bun half on top.

    More Schnitzel recipes?

    Wiener Schnitzel

    Chicken Schnitzel with Ham and Cheese

    Chicken Schnitzel in Pancake Batter

    Chicken Schnitzel with Potato Crust

    Katsu Sando with Tonkatsu Sauce

     

    burger with pork, rocket and tomatoes

     

    pork schnitzel baked in the oven and served as burger

    Baked Schnitzel (Chicken, Pork or Turkey)

    Oven-baked schnitzel – a simple recipe perfectly suitable for chicken, pork, or turkey schnitzel.
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    Course: Beef, Pork and Lamb
    Cuisine: German
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 595kcal
    Author: Adina
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    Ingredients 

    • 8 small pork schnitzel or 4 larger ones See note 1
    • fine sea salt and pepper
    • 2 eggs
    • ⅔ cup dried breadcrumbs or more if necessary (See note 2)
    • ¼ cup Parmesan freshly grated (See note 3)
    • 3-4 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 220 degrees Celsius/ 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
    • Tenderize: Dry the schnitzels with kitchen paper. Tenderize slightly between two sheets of plastic foil using a meat mallet or a small but heavy saucepan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and set aside.
    • Breading station: Lightly beat the eggs in a shallow bowl. Mix the breadcrumbs and the Parmesan in another large shallow bowl.
    • Mix the olive oil and the sweet paprika powder in a small bowl.
    • Line a baking tray with baking paper. Lightly brush the baking paper with some of the oil mixture.
    • Bread schnitzels: Dip the schnitzels in the beaten eggs, then coat them with the breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture.
    • Brush: Place them on the baking tray and brush them lightly with the oil mixture as well. Use only as much oil as to lightly coat the schnitzel, don't use it all just because it's there.
    • Bake for about 10 minutes, turn the schnitzels and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes. Check after a total time of 15 minutes already; the cooking time greatly depends on your oven.
    • Cooking time: If your schnitzels are larger, check after the indicated cooking time is over and increase the cooking time only slightly, if necessary. As larger schnitzels will be just as thin as smaller schnitzels, the cooking time will not change dramatically.

    Notes

    1. About 50 – 70 g/ 1.7 – 2.4 oz each – small to serve in a burger bun, for instance.
      The schnitzels can be larger (about 100 – 150 g/ 3.5 – 5.3 oz), and the baking time will not change drastically, as they all should be thin.
    2. The Parmesan is optional but recommendable.
    3. Regular breadcrumbs or panko breadcrumbs.
    4. Nutrition is calculated for pork schnitzel.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2small or 1 large schnitzel | Calories: 595kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 28g | Cholesterol: 152mg | Sodium: 626mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g
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    1. Kate @ Framed Cooks says

      April 04, 2016 at 12:11 pm

      Schnitzel has been on my must-learn-to-make list for literally YEARS! Can't wait to try yours - love the burger version!

      Reply
      • Adina says

        April 05, 2016 at 9:03 am

        I hope you try it, Kate, it is much easier than it looks... 🙂

        Reply
    2. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop says

      April 04, 2016 at 2:09 pm

      Baking the schnitzel is a great idea! I also love that you made these into a burger. I love the crunch that you'd get from the schnitzel!

      Reply
      • Adina says

        April 05, 2016 at 9:04 am

        It was a really good combination.

        Reply
    3. Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy says

      April 04, 2016 at 3:38 pm

      Yessss! These look amazing!! LOVE schnitzel! 🙂

      Reply
      • Adina says

        April 05, 2016 at 9:05 am

        Thanks, Jennifer

        Reply
    4. Angie@Angie's Recipes says

      April 04, 2016 at 4:29 pm

      Haven't had a schnitzel in a long while...this looks really inviting!

      Reply
      • Adina says

        April 05, 2016 at 9:05 am

        Thank you, Angie, I am glad you like it!

        Reply
    5. Monica says

      April 04, 2016 at 6:08 pm

      You and your family eat so well, Adina!!

      Reply
      • Adina says

        April 05, 2016 at 9:06 am

        🙂 🙂

        Reply
    6. Chris Scheuer says

      April 04, 2016 at 11:09 pm

      This looks wonderful Adina. I so with you about frying, I can't stand the mess and smell that permeates everything. This looks just as good!

      Reply
      • Adina says

        April 05, 2016 at 9:07 am

        The smell is the worst, isn't it? Lingers everywhere for days...

        Reply
    7. Meghan | Fox and Briar says

      April 05, 2016 at 8:15 am

      I much prefer baking to frying as well, so much less fuss! I have never made schnitzel before, but this looks so good!

      Reply
      • Adina says

        April 05, 2016 at 9:07 am

        Thank you, Meghan. 🙂

        Reply
    8. Denise Browning says

      April 05, 2016 at 1:37 pm

      My husband is crazy for pork schnitzel and served in a pretzel bun like a burger... Oh, I am sure he would love it even more.

      Reply
    9. All That I'm Eating says

      April 05, 2016 at 2:11 pm

      I'll need to try your baking method, this sounds brilliant!

      Reply
    10. Kathryn @ Family Food on the Table says

      April 05, 2016 at 3:22 pm

      They look perfect and I love that they are baked instead of fried 🙂 Healthier and less fuss - total win! Need to make up some of these burgers soon!

      Reply
    11. allie @ Through Her Looking Glass says

      April 05, 2016 at 3:47 pm

      What gorgeous schnitzel, Adina! I am so surprised at the oven baked method and how much easier it is but achieves the same delicious schnitzel. I will definitely go the oven baked route now that I know it works. Pinning this!!!

      Reply
    12. Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says

      April 05, 2016 at 5:20 pm

      Ooooh, baked dishes are one of my favorites. I am sure gonna try this genius method of yours! Love this for spring!!

      Reply
    13. sue|theviewfromgreatisland says

      April 05, 2016 at 7:24 pm

      A schnitzel series? What fun!! And the burger is ingenious 🙂

      Reply
    14. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

      April 05, 2016 at 9:56 pm

      Schnitzel is scrumptious and I love that these aren't fried in tons of oil, yet still crispy! This burger looks insanely delicious! Cheers!

      Reply
    15. Marvellina | What To Cook Today says

      April 05, 2016 at 10:07 pm

      Schnitzel,Pretzel buns, and me are like super best friends !!!!!!! 🙂

      Reply
    16. Balvinder says

      April 06, 2016 at 1:35 am

      What a lovely meal. I really like it that the schnitzel is baked and not fried.

      Reply
    17. marcela says

      April 06, 2016 at 7:25 pm

      WOW! I totally love your recipe! The schnitzel burgers look fantastic! MOUTHWATERING! Thanks so much for sharing!

      Reply
    18. Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      April 07, 2016 at 5:49 am

      Perfection! These burgers look amazing, Adina, and oh how I love those German Brötchen! 🙂

      Reply
    19. Lisa | Chocolate Meets Strawberry says

      April 07, 2016 at 11:09 am

      Oh I most definitely agree with you on frying being so annoying! Not only does it make the meat greasy, as you say it's just really messy and the smell does get all through your house and even your clothes. Your baked schnitzels look like the perfect alterntive, Adina!

      Reply

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