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Crispy Beef Schnitzel Parmigiana Recipe
This Crispy Beef Schnitzel Parmigiana is the ultimate comfort food—tender beef coated in golden breadcrumbs, topped with rich tomato sauce and bubbly mozzarella. Easy to make, totally crave-worthy, and ready to impress.
👥 2 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 45 min⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 25 min👤 Karina Carrel📖 cafedelites
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- skillet
- pot
- oven
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Set up your breading station.In a wide bowl, mix the flour with salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. In another bowl, beat the eggs with parsley and a pinch of salt. Pour the breadcrumbs into a third bowl or shallow dish.
salt1 teaspoonteaspoon salt (to taste)1/4garlic powder1 teaspoongarlic (minced)2 teaspoonsonion powder1 teaspoonlarge onion (chopped)1large eggs2breadcrumbs1 cup
2
Season the beef.Pat the beef dry and season lightly with salt and pepper. For best results, slice it very thin so it stays tender after frying.
salt1 teaspoonteaspoon salt (to taste)1/4
3
Bread the schnitzels.Coat each slice of beef in the flour mixture, then dip into the egg mix, and finally press into the breadcrumbs to coat well on both sides.
breadcrumbs1 cup
4
Fry until golden.Heat oil to 300°F (150°C) in a large skillet. Fry schnitzels for 4–⏱️ 5 minutes per side, or until crispy and golden brown. If your beef is extra thin, reduce frying time to 3–⏱️ 4 minutes per side.
oil1 cupolive oil1 tablespoon
5
Drain the schnitzels.Transfer fried schnitzels to a plate lined with paper towel and let rest while preparing the sauce.
6
Make the sauce heat oil in a medium-sized pot. Fry onion until transparent (about ⏱️ 3 minutes), then add the garlic until fragrant (about ⏱️ 30 seconds).
oil1 cupolive oil1 tablespoononion powder1 teaspoonlarge onion (chopped)1garlic powder1 teaspoongarlic (minced)2 teaspoons
7
Add the tomato puree, salt and pepper to taste, Italian herbs and sugar (If using). Cover with lid to simmer for about ⏱️ 8 minutes, or until sauce has thickened slightly. Taste test and adjust salt and pepper, if needed.
salt1 teaspoonteaspoon salt (to taste)1/4dried Italian herb1 teaspoonsugar1 teaspoonsugar (optional)1 teaspoon
8
Assemble and top.Place schnitzels on a baking tray or dish lightly sprayed with oil. Spoon over the sauce, and top with shredded mozzarella.
oil1 cupolive oil1 tablespoon
9
Bake (or air fry!) to finish.Bake in a 170°C (340°F) oven for ⏱️ 10 minutes until the cheese melts and starts to brown.Air fryer option: Cook at 240°C (460°F) for ⏱️ 3 minutes for a quick, melty finish.
Nutrition Facts
calories
2689 kcal
fat Content
198 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
11 g
sugar Content
21 g
sodium Content
3989 mg
protein Content
113 g
trans Fat Content
0.5 g
cholesterol Content
445 mg
carbohydrate Content
120 g
saturated Fat Content
46 g
unsaturated Fat Content
145 g
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