Air Fried Pork Schnitzel with Roast Potato and Cucumber Salad
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¾ pound fingerling potatoes
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs lightly beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 boneless top pork loin chops 5 ounces each, halved horizontally into 4 thinner cutlets
- Cooking spray
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill plus more for garnish
- 1 small or ½ medium cucumber peeled, seeded, and thinly sliced
- 1 garlic clove minced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss the fingerling potatoes with vegetable oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the potatoes to the air fryer and cook at 375°F until tender, 15 to 20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Transfer the potatoes to a cutting board and let them cool enough to handle.
- Place the flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs in three separate shallow bowls.
- Dredge the pork cutlets in the flour, then the beaten eggs, and finally the panko breadcrumbs.
- Season the breaded cutlets with salt and pepper.
- Spray the breaded pork cutlets liberally with cooking spray.
- Transfer 2 cutlets to the air fryer and cook at 375°F until the breading is golden brown, about 8 minutes.
- Transfer the cooked cutlets to a plate and repeat with the remaining cutlets.
- Slice the roasted potatoes into thick coins.
- In a bowl, toss the warm potato slices with Greek yogurt, finely chopped fresh dill, sliced cucumber, minced garlic, and season with salt and pepper.
- Divide the potato and cucumber salad between two plates.
- Serve with the warm pork schnitzel, topped with additional chopped dill.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Advice:
This dish pairs well with a light-bodied white wine such as a Riesling or a Grüner Veltliner. The acidity and fruitiness of these wines complement the crispy pork schnitzel and the refreshing cucumber salad, enhancing the overall dining experience.Nutritional Information
Calories: 550 kcal | Carbohydrates: 49 g | Protein: 42 g | Fat: 21 g | Fiber: 5 g | Sugar: 5 g