High-Protein Schnitzel: Crispy from the Oven or Air Fryer with 45 g Protein
A schnitzel is lean meat – the fat comes from the pan. Bake or air fry it with a thin coating and a light spray of oil and a 180 g schnitzel brings about 45 g protein with a fraction of the fat.
Method: Pound 180 g turkey, chicken or pork loin thin. Dip in flour, egg, then breadcrumbs (mixed with a little parmesan for extra crunch). Spray lightly with oil. Air fry 10–12 minutes at 200 °C, or bake 15–18 minutes at 220 °C, turning once.
30 air fryer recipes with up to 46 g protein – in one PDF
The Air Fryer Protein Cookbook: temperature, time, protein and calories for every dish, plus cheat sheet, 7-day plan and shopping list (PDF in German) · $12.00
Get it – $12.00 → Look insideWritten by Velion Physique. Working in the fitness industry since 2019, with five German trainer licences including Medical Fitness Training (A) and Back Training (A).
Turn these into a plan: the 4-Week Muscle-Building Meal Plan (12 recipes, 3 calorie levels, shopping list) or The High-Protein Cookbook with protein and calories for every recipe.
1. With potato salad and skyr dressing
Potato salad with a skyr-mustard dressing instead of mayo. Roughly 50 g protein per plate.
Free: 7-Day Kickstart Plan
Two full-body workouts, 12 meals with 25 g+ protein, a shopping list and a checklist – as a PDF straight to your inbox. Get it free →
2. Schnitzel burger
In a wholegrain bun with lettuce, tomato and skyr sauce. Roughly 50 g protein.
3. With cucumber salad and rice
A classic light plate. Roughly 48 g protein.
4. Cornflake-crusted chicken
Crushed cornflakes instead of breadcrumbs. Roughly 45 g protein.
More German classics, higher in protein
See protein goulash, protein Käsespätzle and air fryer recipes.
More quick recipes: The High-Protein Cookbook gives you simple meals with protein and calories listed for each one. Not sure how much protein you need? Use the free protein calculator.
Protein values are approximate and vary by brand and portion. Always cook meat, fish and eggs thoroughly. If you have a medical condition or food allergy, check with a doctor or dietitian before changing your diet.
→ See all high-protein recipes (250+ dishes)
→ Take the Sit Score: how hard is your workday on your body?
→ Free week plan with shopping list
→ Training plan finder
→ All guides and recipes
