Easy schnitzel roulades

Healthy and easy schnitzel recipe for the air fryer

Serves

2 - 3

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

This schnitzel recipe is a game changer. We’re talking about tender New Zealand beef schnitzel, stuffed with creamy cottage cheese and spinach, cooked in the air fryer. It breaks the predictable mould that schnitzel can end up in and gives you a tasty, easy weeknight dinner. These roulades are all about rolling up big flavour in a neat little package. The cottage cheese filling keeps everything juicy and rich in a healthy way.

We love these served with a roast kumara chips and a dollop of the cheats romesco sauce – find the link here

Kirsten McCaffrey

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Ingredients

300g Quality Mark beef schnitzels
pounded thin if needed
½ cup cottage cheese
1 cup baby spinach
roughly chopped
1 Tbsp Parmesan cheese
grated
1 garlic clove
minced
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp fresh thyme
salt and pepper
to season
olive oil
spray or brush on
toothpick
or small skewers for securing

Method

Preheat your air fryer to 180°C.

In a small bowl, mix cottage cheese, spinach, garlic, herbs, parmesan, mustard, and a pinch of salt and pepper.

Lay out schnitzel slices on a board. Spread 1–2 tablespoons of filling over each. Roll tightly from the short end and secure with a toothpick or small skewer.

Spritz the outside of each roulade lightly with olive oil. Season and then place in a single layer in the air fryer basket.

Cook for 12–15 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and cooked through.

Let rest 2–3 minutes. Slice roulades into spirals to serve.

Serve with a dollop of the cheats romesco sauce and a sprinkle of fresh herbs on top. A big green salad on the side doesn’t go astray either.