How to Fry a Schnitzel

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Prep Time 20

Equipment

12 inch skillet
Tongs

Ingredients

1 cup Vegetable Oil
4 6 -8 oz Breaded Schnitzels

Instructions

Heat it on medium and not high so it doesn't get too hot, about 350 degrees F
You can tell when it is hot enough by sprinkling in a few crumbs to see if they sizzle.
Put a Schnitzel in the hot fat gently with tongs.
Shake the pan lightly or spoon some of the oil over the top.
This creates the souffle effect.
Gently turn the Schnitzel once and brown the other side.
Take the Schnitzel carefully out of the pan and drain it on a paper towel.

Notes

Traditionaly you will find Wienerschnitzel served with pomme Fritz,
An Austrian style potato salad, made with just broth and onions no bacon.
You will also see it with boiled potatoes tossed with butter and parsley.
Also you could serve it with ligonberries, while this is not traditional it is very tasty,
Another side dish that goes well with this is Cucumber Salad.
I like to serve Rohtkohl with it but this is not traditional.

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