Schnitzel sandwiches are one of the most popular go-to snacks for lunch, dinner, or on the go in Germany. The popular schnitzel is served in a crispy German roll with pickles, lettuce, and tomato.
A Schnitzelbrötchen is a tasty snack that is also convenient to eat on the go and makes a fantastic summer meal outside. It can be enjoyed warm or cold; both are absolutely delicious.
If you are looking for the perfect bun for this sandwich try one of my favorite German roll recipes like the famous Kaiser rolls, buttermilk rye rolls or the soft and moist Sour Cream Rolls.
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Schnitzel is usually made from a boneless pork cutlet. But they can also be made from beef, veal, or chicken.
Schnitzel is a German word, so they are called Schnitzel (n) in German.
Click on the play button to learn how to say Schnitzel in German.
Ingredients
This dish's ingredients are simple, but still they create a delicious meal.
- schnitzels/cutlets without bones
- mustard
- salt
- pepper
- paprika powder
- egg
- milk
- flour
- bread crumbs
- lard or vegetable oil
- butter
- crusty rolls
- lettuce leaves, optional
- tomato, optional
- bread and butter pickle slices, optional
- condiments of your choice i.e. mayonnaise & mustard
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Follow these easy steps to learn how easy it is to make German pork schnitzel sandwiches.
Rinse the schnitzels, and then use a paper towel to pat them dry.
Mix together the mustard, salt, pepper, and paprika powder in a small bowl.
Brush the marinade on both sides of the schnitzels.
In a deep plate, put some flour and bread crumbs. Put the milk and egg in a third deep plate and whisk them together.
Sprinkle a little flour on the schnitzels and shake off the extra. Dip the pork schnitzel into the egg mixture, then the bread crumbs.
Over medium-high heat, melt the lard and butter in a large pan.
Place in the pan and fry on each side until golden brown.
In the meantime, cut the rolls open and put your favorite condiments on each side.
Add a salad leaf to one side of the roll and put the schnitzel on it.
Top with tomato slice and pickles.
Hint: Add additional lard and butter to make sure that the schnitzel can nicely fry golden brown.
Substitutions
- Chicken - make this dish with chicken to enjoy a chicken schnitzel sandwich.
- Beef or veal - you can also make a great schnitzel sandwich with breaded slices of beef or veal.
- Vegetarian - bread a slice of tofu or halloumi cheese instead of a pork schnitzel to make this dish vegetarian.
Schnitzel Sandwich Toppings
Change the flavor profile with these ideas:
- Spicy - to spice up the sandwich, add some hot sauce, jalapenos, or banana peppers.
- Bacon - crispy bacon slices elevate this dish to new heights.
- Mushrooms & Onions - with the addition of fried mushrooms and onions, this pork schnitzel sandwich is reminiscent of the famous jagerschnitzel.
- Schnitzel Sandwich Sauce - In Germany, remoulade is a popular sauce for schnitzel sandwiches.
Equipment
To make this delicious beef goulash you don´t need to dirty a lot of dishes.
- cutting board
- cutting knife
- 1 small bowl
- spoon
- fork
- 3 deep plates
- large pan
Serving Ideas
Schnitzel sandwiches are typically served on their own. However, a German cucumber salad or cabbage salad is a delicious side dish.
Storage
You can keep fried schnitzel for at least 3 days in the fridge. You can also freeze them. Allow to thaw at room temperature before crisping up in a frying pan or an air fryer for best results. I would not recommend reheating schnitzel in the microwave as they will turn dry and soggy.
Cooking Video Tutorial
Top Tip
Serve the schnitzel sandwich with your favorite beer or a glass of sparkling Apfelschorle.
Recipe
Schnitzel Sandwich
Ingredients
- 4 pork schnitzels/cutlets without bones
- 2 tbsp. mustard
- 1 tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. pepper
- ½ tsp. paprika powder
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp. milk
- ½ cup flour
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 2 tbsp. lard or vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 4 crusty rolls
- 4 lettuce leaves optional
- 1 tomato optional
- 4 bread and butter pickle slices optional
- condiments of your choice i.e. mayonnaise & mustard
Instructions
- Rinse the schnitzels and tap dry with a paper towel.
- Add mustard, salt, pepper and paprika powder to a small bowl and mix well.
- Brush the schnitzels on both sides with the marinade.
- Add flour and bread crumbs each to a deep plate.
- To a third deep plate add the milk and the egg and whisk together.
- In a large pan heat lard and butter over medium high heat.
- Lightly coat the schnitzels with flour and shake off the excess.
- Dip into the egg mixture and finally into the bread crumbs.
- Place into the pan and fry on each side until golden brown.
- In the meantime, cut open the rolls spread condiments of your choice on each side.
- Top a lettuce leave on one side of the roll and place the warm schnitzel on it.
- Garnish with tomato slices and pickles.
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