Schnitzel is something I grew up with, it was one of those dishes that was a staple at our house. The great thing about schnitzel is that it can be made with any kind of meat, I have made it with pork before, with veal and as seen here with chicken.
Can You Make Schnitzel In An Air Fryer?
Yes, absolutely! As a matter of fact, I did myself and I have to say it comes out super crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. All you need do is follow the instructions to prep the chicken as stated in the recipe. Next, preheat your air fryer to 380°F. Place the schnitzel in the air fryer basket and air fry for 7 to 8 minutes, flipping over half way through. If your air fryer basket is big enough, you can probably place 2 pieces of chicken in there, otherwise just do one at a time. Do open your air fryer basket before the timer is up to check on the chicken, and make sure it’s done to your liking.
What is Schnitzel
Schnitzel is a popular German dish but I think it’s popular in pretty much all of Europe. It’s usually served with mashed potatoes or spaetzle but lemons and mustard are a must. Squeezing some lemon juice over the schnitzel is a must, it really does make all the difference in the world. My favorite thing about making schnitzel is pounding the heck out of the meat. It’s a way to take out your frustrations, however try to do it in a gentle way, if that’s possible because you don’t want to tear the meat. But anyway, it’s a lot of fun, trust me.
What Kind Of Meat Is Used When Making Schnitzel
Traditionally schnitzel is made with thin pieces of veal chops. It’s not always easy to find veal in grocery stores, unless you go to a butcher. However, I love using skinless boneless chicken breasts or pork tenderloin to make schnitzel.
Leftovers
Store leftover chicken schnitzel in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Freezing
You can actually freeze chicken schnitzel and it’s great for make ahead. Simply prepare the schnitzel as instructed and before you fry it you can actually place it on a baking sheet and flash freeze it for about a couple hours or until frozen solid. Remove the baking sheet from the freezer and place them in a freezer bag, then freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost overnight in the fridge then fry as instructed. You can even freeze the chicken schnitzel after being fried. Simply let it come to room temperature then wrap each chicken schnitzel in plastic wrap and place in an air tight container. Place in the freezer and freeze for up to 3 months.
More Great Recipes To Try
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