When I’m craving crispy golden breaded schnitzel but also want to eat a little healthier…i make this Healthier Schnitzel Bowl! Breaded with crispy onions and lots of spices for all the flavor, served with thin matchstick fries and a fresh salad, its the perfect dinner.

There are multiple recipes for schnitzel on this site..the most popular being my world-famous Honey Garlic Chicken Katsu and Sesame Schnitzelonim, but today we are doing it a little different.

These schnitzels are pan fried in a little olive oil, air fried, or baked, and they still come out so deliciously crispy!

Breading for Healthier Schnitzel

For these healthier schnitzels, we cut back on the breadcrumbs and add in crispy onion flakes and sesame seeds for the same crunch, with less calories.

for the seasonings:

olive oil keeps the coating on, without the egg
breadcrumbs use golden breadcrumbs or panko
dried onion flakes for extra flavor and extra crunch
smoked paprika
dried parsley, oregano, and basil
garlic powder
red pepper flakes

Air fried or Baked Schnitzel

Air frying, baking, or lightly pan searing schnitzel is the best way to be a little healthier and ditch the deep fryer.

To air fry: air fry at 390°F for 30 minutes, making sure the chicken is not touching one another

To bake: Bake at 425°F (220°C), bake for 10 minutes, flip with tongs, then bake another 10-12 minutes till golden.

To sear: Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet and add schnitzel in a single layer, sear till golden, flip, and sear the second side, drain on a paper towel or wire rack. Do this in batches, adding more olive oil as necessary.