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Cracklins (Deep-Fried Pork Belly)

Cracklins (Deep-Fried Pork Belly)

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
6 min
Total
11 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat about 4 inches of oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Fry pork belly squares in batches until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  3. 3 Heat about 4 inches of oil in another large saucepan to 425 degrees F (218 degrees C).
  4. 4 Fry pork belly squares in batches a second time until skin "pops," 30 seconds to 1 minute. Drain on fresh paper towels.

By Lori L Dixon

Deep-Fried Peanuts

Deep-Fried Peanuts

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Cook peanuts in the preheated oil until fragrant and hot, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Season with salt.

By Kristi Whittington

Easy Lemon-Pepper Chicken Wings

Easy Lemon-Pepper Chicken Wings

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  3. 3 Stir olive oil and lemon-pepper seasoning together in a bowl; set aside.
  4. 4 Fry wings in hot oil until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 8 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  5. 5 Toss hot wings with lemon-pepper mixture to coat.
  6. 6 Enjoy!

By FleurSweetLoves

Homestyle Potato Chips

Homestyle Potato Chips

4.7

Prep
40 min
Cook
20 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Transfer potato slices to a large bowl of cold water as you slice them.
  3. 3 Drain slices and rinse under cold water. Refill the bowl with water, add 3 tablespoons salt, and put slices back in the bowl. Let potatoes soak in the salty water for at least 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Drain and rinse slices again. Pat dry.
  5. 5 Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
  6. 6 Working in small batches, fry potato slices until golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Continue until all of the slices are fried.
  7. 7 Season potato chips with additional salt if desired.
  8. 8 Serve and enjoy!

By ALMALOU

Flamin' Hot Fried Pickles

Flamin' Hot Fried Pickles

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place beaten egg in a flat dish.
  3. 3 Place Cheetos® and cayenne in a food processor. Pulse until crumbs are achieved. Pour into a separate bowl.
  4. 4 Dip a pickle slice in the egg and coat with Cheetos® crumb mixture. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining pickle slices.
  5. 5 Fry pickle slices in the hot oil, working in batches, for 3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and let sit for 2 minutes for final crisping.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Fried Cauliflower

Fried Cauliflower

4.2

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a pan of lightly salted water to a boil. Place cauliflower in boiling water and cook until tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat, drain, and cool.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  3. 3 Whisk together egg and milk in a small bowl. Place cracker crumbs in a shallow dish. Dip cauliflower in the egg mixture then roll in cracker crumbs.
  4. 4 Fry coated cauliflower in the hot oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

By MARY A PUTMAN

Jim's Beer-Battered Portobello Mushrooms

Jim's Beer-Battered Portobello Mushrooms

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Whisk ale, flour, sesame seeds, cornstarch, and baking powder together in a large bowl; batter will be thick and slightly lumpy.
  3. 3 Dip mushroom strips into batter, 7 to 8 at a time; shake off excess.
  4. 4 Lower mushroom strips carefully into the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining mushroom strips.

By JimChicago52

Local Kine Wontons

Local Kine Wontons

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large, heavy saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Mix cream cheese, crabmeat, water chestnuts, green onions, and soy sauce together in a medium bowl.
  3. 3 Place about 1 teaspoon cream cheese mixture in the center of each wonton wrapper. Fold into wrappers into triangles and seal the edges with moistened fingers.
  4. 4 Working in small batches, fry wontons in the hot oil until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

By Gina

Easy Air Fryer Cream Cheese Wontons

Easy Air Fryer Cream Cheese Wontons

Prep
10 min
Cook
8 min
Total
18 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Set your air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Lay six wonton skins on a cutting board, points facing up and down like a diamond. Place approximately 1 round teaspoon of cream towards the bottom corner.
  3. 3 Sprinkle some cilantro and parsley over the cream cheese
  4. 4 Rub a little water along the edge of the bottom of the wonton. Gently fold the top portion of the wonton down over the cream cheese to meet the two points together. Seal together with one finger, ensuring cream cheese does not leak out and all air bubbles are out.
  5. 5 Fold the long corners of the triangle over on themselves to form a little packet. Seal with some water.
  6. 6 Brush each wonton with a bit of vegetable oil. Air fry oil side up for 5 minutes. Flip and dab each wonton with a little oil. Fry until they are brown to your likening, an additional 3 to 4 minutes.

By LaDonna Langwell

Deep-Fried Mushrooms

Deep-Fried Mushrooms

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Stir flour and garlic salt together in a medium bowl. Mix in water and egg until smooth.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat until a drop of batter will sizzle and float to the top.
  4. 4 Working in small batches, dip mushrooms into batter and fry in hot oil until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

By Angel Marcelino

Deep-Fried Camembert and Cranberry Sauce

Deep-Fried Camembert and Cranberry Sauce

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
4 min
Total
44 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Freeze Camembert cheese for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  3. 3 Pour flour into a bowl. Beat eggs and milk together in a separate bowl. Pour bread crumbs into a third bowl.
  4. 4 Remove cheese from the freezer and cut each round into 6 wedges. Roll each wedge in flour and dip into the egg-milk mixture. Press each wedge into bread crumbs until evenly coated.
  5. 5 Fry each breaded wedge in the hot oil until bread crumbs are browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer fried cheese to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon. Serve cranberry sauce on the side.

By Baztrac

Fried Morel Mushrooms

Fried Morel Mushrooms

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut any large morels in half. Place morels in a large bowl; cover with cold, lightly salted water. Refrigerate mushrooms for about 5 minutes to loosen any dirt; pour off salted water, rinse, and repeat twice more. Crevices of the mushrooms may harbor tiny stones or even insects. Thoroughly rinse mushrooms a final time and allow to drain on paper towels.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. While oil is heating, beat eggs and milk in a shallow bowl. Coat morels in egg mixture, then toss in cracker crumbs. Carefully place coated morels in heated oil; cook until they are golden brown on the bottom, then flip them over to brown the other side. The mushrooms will cook quickly.
  3. 3 When mushrooms are evenly browned, remove them from the pan to drain on a paper towel. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

By SWENSONL

Fried Razor Clams

Fried Razor Clams

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
5 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. 2 Mix crushed crackers in a bowl with black pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Place eggs in a separate bowl. Dip clams into eggs, then into cracker mixture to evenly coat.
  3. 3 Fry clams in the hot oil until golden brown. Do not overcook.

By SALMONSNAGGER

Cheesesteak Egg Rolls

Cheesesteak Egg Rolls

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot oil until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Break frozen steak pieces into the skillet; cook and stir until steak is no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  2. 2 Arrange 8 egg roll wrappers on a flat surface; place a half cheese slice on each one. Layer an equal amount of steak-onion mixture on top of each cheese slice. Roll up wrappers according to package directions and seal edges, wetting with water if necessary.
  3. 3 Heat 1 inch oil in a deep fryer or large skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Working in batches, fry egg rolls in hot oil until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove; drain on paper towels.
  4. 4 Serve warm egg rolls with ketchup for dipping.

By brandi380

Coconut Shrimp

Coconut Shrimp

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line a baking sheet with wax paper; set aside.
  2. 2 Whisk together 1/2 cup flour, beer, egg, and baking powder in a medium bowl until smooth. Place coconut and remaining 1/4 cup flour in 2 separate bowls.
  3. 3 One at a time, hold shrimp by the tail and dredge in flour, shaking off excess. Dip in beer batter; allow excess to drip off. Roll in coconut, then place on the prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Heat oil in a deep fryer or large skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  5. 5 Working in batches, fry shrimp in hot oil, turning once, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Use tongs to remove shrimp to paper towels to drain.

By LINDAV10

Cod Fish Cakes

Cod Fish Cakes

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until almost tender, about 15 minutes. Add cod and continue to cook until cod and potatoes are tender, about 5 minutes more.
  2. 2 Drain; transfer to a large bowl. Add egg, butter, onion, and parsley; mash until well combined. Form into four patties.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties and cook until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and serve.

By Lydia

Corn Fritters

Corn Fritters

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients and heat oil in a heavy pot or deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a medium bowl. Beat egg, milk, and melted shortening together in a small bowl. Stir egg mixture into flour mixture. Stir in corn.
  3. 3 Working in batches, drop fritter batter by spoonfuls into the hot oil. Fry until golden.
  4. 4 Remove fritters with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  5. 5 Serve and enjoy!

By Joan Zaffary

Deep Fried Cheese Curds

Deep Fried Cheese Curds

3.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
1 min
Total
11 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Stir in eggs and milk; mix until smooth. Add more milk for a thinner batter. Coat cheese curds in batter.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Fry cheese curds until golden, about 1 minute. Drain on paper towels.

By Janet

Copycat Bang Bang Shrimp

Copycat Bang Bang Shrimp

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk mayonnaise, sweet chile sauce, and Sriracha hot sauce together in a bowl. Set aside.
  2. 2 Place cornstarch in a shallow bowl. Gently press shrimps into cornstarch to coat; shake off any excess.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  4. 4 Working in batches, cook the shrimp until they are lightly browned on the outside and no longer transparent in the center, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Transfer shrimp to paper towels to drain.
  6. 6 Put cooked shrimp in a bowl and pour chile sauce mixture over the shrimp; toss gently to coat.
  7. 7 Line a serving bowl with lettuce leaves. Pour shrimp into bowl and top with chopped green onion.

By linzleel

Jackfruit Crawls

Jackfruit Crawls

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
4 min
Total
9 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix flour, turmeric, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Mix in water until batter is thick.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan over medium heat. Dip jackfruit in the batter and cook in batches in hot oil until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

By Shuk22

Jalapeno Poppers II

Jalapeno Poppers II

4.2

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the broiler.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large, heavy saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  3. 3 Arrange jalapeno chile peppers on a medium baking sheet. Place in the broiler approximately 5 minutes, turning once, until lightly browned. Remove from heat and place in a small airtight container.
  4. 4 In a medium bowl, whip together cream cheese, cilantro, garlic, salt and pepper. Place eggs in a small bowl. Place Italian-style seasoned bread crumbs in a small bowl.
  5. 5 Remove jalapenos from container. Remove skins and stems. Cut off tops and remove seeds. Stuff each with equal amounts of the cream cheese mixture. Roll in the eggs, then coat with bread crumbs.
  6. 6 In batches, deep fry stuffed, coated jalapenos in the prepared oil 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

By Amanda

Best Ever Jalapeño Poppers

Best Ever Jalapeño Poppers

4.6

Prep
25 min
Cook
10 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, and bacon bits together in a medium bowl until well combined. Spoon mixture into jalapeño halves.
  2. 2 Put milk in one small bowl, flour in a second, and bread crumbs in a third.
  3. 3 Dip stuffed jalapeños in milk, then in flour, making sure they are well-coated. Transfer coated jalapeños to a plate; let dry for 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Dip jalapeños in milk once more, then roll through the bread crumbs. Let dry on the plate for 10 minutes, then repeat dipping in milk and rolling in bread crumbs once more; make sure they are completely coated. Let dry.
  5. 5 Heat oil to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C) in a medium skillet.
  6. 6 Working in batches if necessary, deep-fry coated jalapeños until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and let drain on a paper towel.
  7. 7 Serve hot and enjoy!

By HLSANDS

Homemade Cookie Butter

Homemade Cookie Butter

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place cookies in food processor and process to fine crumbs. With processor running on low speed, slowly add butter, oil, brown sugar, white sugar, honey, vanilla extract, and salt. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.

By Yoly

Fried Pickles

Fried Pickles

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line a plate with parchment paper or wax paper; set aside. Combine buttermilk, salt, and black pepper in a shallow dish. Add pickles; set aside.
  2. 2 Place cornmeal, flour, seafood seasoning, and ¼ teaspoon Cajun seasoning in a large, resealable plastic bag; shake to combine. Add pickles, a few at a time, and shake gently to evenly coat with cornmeal mixture. Remove pickles; place on the prepared plate.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy deep skillet to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  4. 4 Lower pickles carefully into the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown and slightly crisp on the outside with a moist interior, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining pickles.
  5. 5 Combine buttermilk ranch dressing and remaining ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning in a small bowl. Serve as a dipping sauce for warm fried pickles.

By Mama Smith

Sun-Dried Tomato Dip

Sun-Dried Tomato Dip

4.4

Prep
Cook
10 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a food processor, mix the sun-dried tomatoes, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, hot pepper sauce, salt, and pepper. Process until well-blended. Add basil, and continue processing until smooth. Chill at least 1 hour in the refrigerator before serving.

By Robin C

Buffalo Chicken Dipping Balls

Buffalo Chicken Dipping Balls

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
1 min
Total
136 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix the chicken, green onions, Cheddar cheese, pepperjack cheese, hot sauce, and ranch dressing mix together in a bowl; form the mixture into 1-inch balls with a scoop. Place the balls on a large, flat dish; chill in refrigerator 2 to 3 hours.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  3. 3 Gently press the balls into the flour to coat and shake off any excess. Dip into the beaten egg and then press into bread crumbs. Place the breaded chicken balls onto a plate while breading the rest; do not stack.
  4. 4 Fry the breaded balls in the hot oil until slightly browned, about 1 minute.

By PRINCESSCOOK1

Beer Battered Onion Rings

Beer Battered Onion Rings

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine flour, egg, parsley, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl.
  3. 3 Gradually add beer, stirring, until a thick batter forms. Add more or less beer depending on the desired consistency of the batter.
  4. 4 Heat oil in a heavy frying pan over medium-high heat (adjust amount, depending on the size of your pan, so that you have a couple of inches of oil).
  5. 5 Dip onions in batter, coating evenly.
  6. 6 Fry in hot oil, turning once to brown evenly on both sides. Work in batches as needed to avoid overcrowding the pan. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

By kim

Boneless Buffalo Wings

Boneless Buffalo Wings

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients and heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine flour, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika, and garlic powder in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Whisk egg and milk together in a small bowl.
  4. 4 Dip each piece of chicken in egg mixture, then roll in flour mixture. Repeat so that each piece of chicken is double-coated. Refrigerate breaded chicken for 20 minutes.
  5. 5 Fry chicken in hot oil in batches. Cook until golden brown and juices run clear, 5 to 6 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  6. 6 Combine hot sauce and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat sauce in the microwave until melted, 20 to 30 seconds. Pour sauce over fried chicken; mix to coat.
  7. 7 Serve and enjoy!

By BETTYCOOK

Deep-Fried Stuffing

Deep-Fried Stuffing

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine flour, poultry seasoning, salt, and black pepper in a shallow bowl. Beat eggs and milk together in a second shallow bowl until smooth. Mix bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and 1 teaspoon black pepper together in a third shallow bowl.
  2. 2 Scoop stuffing, about 2 tablespoons per serving, and roll into a ball using your hands, forming about 12 balls. Dredge each ball through flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Transfer each ball to egg mixture and evenly coat. Roll each ball in the bread crumb mixture until evenly coated. Set stuffing balls on a plate; set aside to allow coating to stick.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. 4 Carefully lower 4 to 5 stuffing balls into hot oil and fry until golden brown on all sides, about 4 minutes; transfer to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon. Repeat with remaining stuffing balls.

By themoodyfoodie

Pot Sticker Dumplings

Pot Sticker Dumplings

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Sift flour and salt into a large bowl. Make a well in the center and fill with vegetable oil and approximately 4 tablespoons boiling water. With a wooden spoon, stir until smooth, adding more boiling water as necessary. Knead about 5 minutes, until elastic. Cover and allow to sit 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Divide dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 6 inch circle.
  3. 3 In a medium saucepan over medium high heat, cook ground chicken breast until evenly brown.
  4. 4 Drain chicken and place in a medium bowl with water chestnuts, green onions, Chinese five-spice powder, reduced-sodium soy sauce, white sugar and sesame oil. Thoroughly mix.
  5. 5 Heat oil in a large skillet. Place approximately 1 tablespoon chicken mixture in the center of each dough circle. Fold over mixture and press edges together to seal. In small batches, cook in the hot oil until bottoms are golden brown. Place approximately 1/3 cup water in the pan. Cover and continue cooking approximately 5 minutes, until surfaces of the dumplings are well steamed. Serve immediately.

By PATTY5