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Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• long-grain white rice
• water
• butter
• kosher salt

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Rinse rice using a fine-mesh strainer, gently stirring by hand, until water runs somewhat clear.
3. 3 Thoroughly drain rice and place in a 8-cup microwave safe bowl or container; add water, butter or oil, and salt.
4. 4 Microwave uncovered on HIGH until water is mostly absorbed and some steam holes appear on the surface, 8 to 10 minutes.
5. 5 Cover tightly with microwave safe plastic wrap, lid, or plate; microwave on HIGH for 4 more minutes until rice is tender and water is fully absorbed. Let stand, covered, for 6 minutes.
6. 6 Uncover; fluff and taste rice using a fork. If rice is not yet tender, cover and microwave on HIGH in 1-minute intervals as needed until rice reaches desired consistency.
7. 7 Serve immediately.

By Tricia Manzanero

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• pineapple
• self-rising flour
• milk
• egg
• white sugar
• confectioners' sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. 2 Whisk pineapple, flour, milk, and egg together to form a light and fluffy batter.
3. 3 Bring reserved pineapple juice to a boil in a small saucepan. Add white sugar and stir to dissolve; lower heat. Simmer until thickened glaze forms, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
4. 4 Drop spoonfuls of batter in the hot oil, 2 to 3 pieces at a time, and fry until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
5. 5 Drizzle glaze over fritters and dust with confectioners' sugar.

By William

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• russet potato
• corn flour
• cornmeal
• cajun seasoning
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Place cut potatoes into a large bowl of cold water. Soak for 10 minutes. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the corn flour, corn meal, and Cajun seasoning. Shake the bag to blend. Drain the potatoes, but leave them wet. Place the fries in the plastic bag with the seasoning, and shake to coat.
2. 2 Heat the oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
3. 3 Cook fries in hot oil for 7 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the fryer to paper towels to drain. Season with a small amount of salt.

By SUNNYBC

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• summer squash
• onion
• all-purpose flour
• corn muffin mix
• egg
• baking powder
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a deep, heavy skillet or deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
2. 2 Place squash in a pot with enough water to cover; bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, then mash.
3. 3 Combine 2 cups mashed squash, onion, and eggs in a bowl. Combine flour, muffin mix, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl; stir in squash mixture until thoroughly combined.
4. 4 Drop fritter mixture by rounded tablespoons into the hot oil; fry until evenly brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels.

By JEANJELLYBEAN

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• russet potato
• onion
• all-purpose flour
• egg
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Rinse shredded potatoes until water is clear, then drain and squeeze dry. Place shreds in a bowl and mix in the onion, flour, and egg until evenly distributed.
3. 3 Heat about 1/4 inch of oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is sizzling hot, place potatoes into the pan in a 1/2-inch thick layer. Cover the whole bottom of the pan, or make separate piles like pancakes.
4. 4 Cook until nicely browned on the bottom, then flip over and brown on the other side. It should take at least 5 minutes per side. If you are cooking them in one big piece, it can be cut into quarters for easier flipping.
5. 5 Remove from pan, and drain on paper towels. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.
6. 6 Serve hot and enjoy!

By your mom

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• all-purpose flour
• cornflake cereal
• baking powder
• salt
• black pepper
• white sugar
• milk
• green tomato

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a deep fryer to 360 degrees F (182 degrees C).
2. 2 Whisk flour, cornflakes, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and sugar together in a shallow dish until well combined. Pour milk into a separate shallow dish.
3. 3 Gently press 1 tomato slice into flour mixture to coat on both sides; shake off excess. Dip into milk; press into flour mixture again. Place in a single layer on a plate; do not stack. Repeat with remaining tomato slices.
4. 4 Lower tomato slices carefully into the hot oil in batches until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining tomato slices.

By Angela Stinnett

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• green bean
• water
• egg
• milk
• bread crumb
• chili powder
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. 1 Gather the ingredients. Heat the oil in a deep fryer or electric skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. 2 Combine green beans and water in a saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil. Cook until the beans are bright green, about 4 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl. Cover with cold water and set aside.
3. 3 In one bowl, whisk egg and milk together. In a separate bowl, mix together bread crumbs, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder. Drain green beans and toss with flour to coat, shaking off the excess. Dip beans into egg mixture and then into bread crumbs, coating thoroughly.
4. 4 Fry beans in batches so they are not touching. Cook until golden brown and crispy, about 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

By Rinne77

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• sweet onion
• all-purpose flour
• baking powder
• salt
• milk
• egg
• bread crumb
• seasoned salt

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Slice onion into 1/4-inch-thick rings. Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Place a wire rack over a sheet of aluminum foil.
3. 3 Prepare breading station by setting out 3 wide, shallow dishes. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in the first dish. Whisk milk and egg together in the second dish. Place bread crumbs in the third dish.
4. 4 Dip each onion ring into the flour mixture, turning several times until fully coated with flour.
5. 5 Transfer to the egg mixture and use a fork to turn until coated. Lift onion with the fork and shake gently so excess liquid drips back into the dish.
6. 6 Place onion in the bread crumbs and turn several times to coat, scooping crumbs over the ring if necessary.
7. 7 Lift again with the fork, tap any excess bread crumbs back into the dish, and place on the wire rack while you prepare the remaining onion rings.
8. 8 Deep-fry 3 to 4 onion rings at a time in the preheated oil until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels while you deep-fry the remaining rings.
9. 9 Sprinkle with seasoning salt before serving.

By JeanieMomof3

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• zucchini
• salt
• egg
• all-purpose flour
• parmesan cheese
• salt
• black pepper
• parmesan cheese
• salt
• sour cream

Instructions

1. 1 Combine zucchini and salt in a bowl and stir to combine. Set aside for 10 minutes. Pour mixture onto a clean dish towel or cheesecloth and squeeze to drain completely.
2. 2 Whisk egg in a bowl and add flour, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir in drained zucchini and mix well.
3. 3 Heat oil in a medium-sized pan over medium-high heat. Add batter by the tablespoon. Cook fritters until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and salt. Serve immediately with sour cream.

By VeggieCravings

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• plantain

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat.
2. 2 Peel plantains. Cut in half crosswise, then cut each half lengthwise into thin pieces.
3. 3 Working in batches, fry plantains in the hot oil until browned and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

By Donna

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• cauliflower
• salt
• egg
• vegetable oil
• all-purpose flour
• milk

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. 2 Toss cauliflower florets with salt in a bowl.
3. 3 Whisk egg and vegetable oil together in a separate bowl. Whisk in flour and milk until batter is smooth.
4. 4 Working in batches, drop cauliflower florets into batter; stir to coat.
5. 5 Working in batches, gently lower battered cauliflower into preheated oil; fry until florets rise to the top and float, 2 to 4 minutes. Carefully turn pieces over and continue frying until golden brown, about 2 minutes more. Use a slotted spoon to transfer fried cauliflower to a paper towel-lined plate.

By mnmoose5

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• poblano chile pepper
• queso asadero
• all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. 1 Stem, core, and seed peppers; discard stems, cores, and seeds.
2. 2 Heat a large, heavy-duty skillet over high heat. Add peppers; cook until blistered and blackened, flipping frequently until tender.
3. 3 Transfer peppers to a paper bag, fold top closed, and steam to loosen skin, about 3 minutes. Rinse peppers under cold water to remove as much skin as possible; set aside.
4. 4 Heat about ½ inch oil in a separate large heavy-duty skillet over medium-high heat.
5. 5 Insert 1 thick piece cheese into each pepper; secure opening with toothpicks. Coat peppers in flour.
6. 6 Lower peppers carefully into hot oil in the skillet, reduce heat to medium, and fry until cheese melts and coating is golden and firm, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Drain on a paper-towel-lined plate.

By Holly B

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• onion
• white rice
• chicken broth
• picante sauce

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes.
3. 3 Add rice; cook and stir until rice begins to turn golden brown.
4. 4 Stir in chicken broth and picante sauce.
5. 5 Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until liquid has been absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes.

By Angela Sims

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• sweet potato
• egg
• brown sugar
• all-purpose flour
• vanilla extract
• butter
• confectioners sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Place the shredded sweet potatoes into a colander and rinse with cold water; allow to dry.
2. 2 Whisk together the eggs, brown sugar, flour, and vanilla in a large bowl. Stir in the sweet potatoes; mix well. Form into small patties.
3. 3 Heat oil in a large skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Fry patties in batches until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side. Spread with butter; sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve hot.

By Jeremy

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• butternut squash
• flour
• sugar
• egg
• milk
• vanilla
• cinnamon

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch round baking pan.
2. 2 Stir butternut squash, flour, sugar, eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla together in a large bowl until combined. Pour squash mixture into the prepared baking pan.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the kugel comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Sprinkle with cinnamon.

By kosher tx cook

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• potato
• onion
• egg
• rolled oat
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Peel potatoes and finely grate. Set grated potatoes onto a clean kitchen towel, twist to close, and press most of the liquid out of the potatoes, leaving only a little moisture.
2. 2 Mix pressed potatoes, onion, egg, and oats in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper.
3. 3 Heat oil in a large skillet. Shape small potato pancakes with 2 spoons out of the potato mixture and set into the hot oil. Bake in batches until browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side, adding more oil as necessary. Drain on paper towels before serving.

By Lena

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• water
• salt
• cornmeal
• white sugar
• edam cheese
• ketchup
• mayonnaise

Instructions

1. 1 Combine water and salt in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in cornmeal and sugar. Return to medium heat; cook stirring constantly until mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan. Remove from heat and stir in Edam cheese until well blended.
2. 2 Roll tablespoonfuls of cornmeal mixture into balls. Then roll balls into small fat sticks about 3 inches long. In a medium bowl, mix ketchup and mayonnaise to make a dipping sauce. Set aside.
3. 3 Heat oil in a large heavy skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Carefully place some cornmeal sticks into hot oil so they are not crowded. Fry until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from hot oil and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with dipping sauce.

By CFUCHSLAO

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• ✓ oil
• potato
• egg
• all-purpose flour
• onion
• salt
• pear
• brown sugar
• goat cheese
• sherry vinegar

Instructions

1. 1 Place shredded potatoes in cheesecloth and wring out any excess moisture.
2. 2 Mix potatoes, eggs, flour, onion, and salt together in a bowl.
3. 3 Heat 1/2 cup oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until oil shimmers. Working in batches, drop spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the hot oil, pressing each down to form a pancake. Cook latkes until browned and crisp, 3 to 5 minutes per side; transfer to paper towels to drain.
4. 4 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a separate skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pears in hot oil and sprinkle 2 tablespoons brown sugar over pears. Cook pears until browned and sugar is melted, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
5. 5 Place latkes on a serving platter. Top each latke with 1 round of goat cheese and a pear. Sprinkle brown sugar on the pears and drizzle sherry vinegar over the top.

By Mark Dungey

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• white sugar
• soy sauce
• white wine
• chicken broth
• tofu
• salt
• pepper
• cornstarch
• onion
• tomato
• green bean
• bamboo shoot
• chicken broth
• cornstarch
• water

Instructions

1. 1 In a small bowl, stir together the white sugar, soy sauce, white wine and 1/2 cup of chicken broth. Set the sauce aside.
2. 2 Pat the tofu dry with paper towels, and cut into cubes. Season the cubes with salt and pepper. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of cornstarch over them on all sides.
3. 3 Heat a little more than 1 inch of oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. If you have a deep-fryer, fill to the recommended level, and heat the oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). When the oil is hot, add the tofu, and fry until golden brown on all sides. Turn occasionally. Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon, and drain on paper towels.
4. 4 In a separate skillet, heat one tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and green beans; cook and stir for 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the tomatoes, and cook until they begin to break apart, about 4 minutes. Add the bamboo shoots, and stir to blend.
5. 5 Stir the sauce into the skillet with the beans, and bring to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the liquid starts to evaporate too much, stir in up to 1 cup of chicken broth.
6. 6 Mix together the remaining 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and water until cornstarch is dissolved. Stir this into the sauce in the skillet. Simmer, stirring gently, until the sauce clears and thickens. Add the fried tofu, and stir to coat with the sauce.

By SHARONLIN

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• pork belly

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

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• peanut
• salt

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

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• olive oil
• lemon pepper seasoning
• chicken wing

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

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• potato
• salt

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

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• potato
• garlic salt
• parsley

Instructions

1. 1 Heat the oil in a deep fryer or large, heavy saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Deep fry the potatoes until golden brown. As you remove the potatoes from the oil, sprinkle them generously with garlic salt and parsley.

By DAME DE COEUR

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• egg
• spicy cheese-flavored cornmeal snack
• cayenne pepper
• dill pickle

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

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• hot dog
• bacon
• hot dog bun

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Wrap each hot dog with a strip of bacon; secure with a toothpick. Refrigerate wrapped hot dogs while heating oil.
3. 3 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry hot dogs in batches in the preheated oil until bacon is crispy and browned, 2 to 5 minutes.
4. 4 Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
5. 5 Serve hot dogs in toasted buns.

By Amy Burrows

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• all-purpose flour
• baking powder
• salt
• milk

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. 2 Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl; mix in milk to form a soft dough. Divide dough into eighteen 2-inch diameter balls; flatten or roll each ball into 1/2-inch-thick rounds. Make a small hole in the center of each round to help keep them flat while frying.
3. 3 Lower dough rounds, about 3 or 4 at a time, carefully into hot oil. Fry until rounds have bubbles on the surface and are golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining dough.

By Saundra

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• cauliflower
• egg
• milk
• cracker crumb

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

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• all-purpose flour
• active dry yeast
• white sugar
• salt
• water
• butter

Instructions

1. 1 Whisk 3 cups flour, yeast, sugar, and salt together in a bowl.
2. 2 Whisk water and butter together in a separate bowl; pour into flour mixture and stir until mixture comes together to form a ball and is slightly sticky and elastic. Cover bowl with plastic wrap. Cover bowl with a towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
3. 3 Punch down dough and turn onto a lightly floured surface. Knead in 1/4 cup flour, if necessary. Shape into 10 balls.
4. 4 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large cast iron skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
5. 5 Roll each dough ball out on a lightly floured surface into an 8-inch round.
6. 6 Place each round into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Remove fry bread to a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Repeat with remaining dough rounds.

By thedailygourmet

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• egg
• stir-fry vegetable
• chicken broth
• soy sauce
• white rice

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook beaten eggs in hot oil until set, stirring occasionally. Remove scrambled eggs to a plate; set aside.
2. 2 Add vegetables, broth, and soy sauce to the same skillet; bring to a boil. Stir in rice; cover. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
3. 3 Stir scrambled eggs into rice mixture. Serve hot.

By Minute Rice