1,134 fried bread recipes

Crushed almonds and Parmesan replace the bread crumbs in this zucchini french fries recipe.

General Tso's chicken stir-fried with dried red chiles, fresh ginger, and bright orange zest in a savory soy-sherry sauce. The Hunan-style original, faster and lighter than the breaded takeout favorite.

Ham and rice balls stuffed with fontina cheese, peas, and Parmesan, breaded and pan-fried until golden. Served with warm marinara sauce, these are Italian arancini with a ham twist.

Fried green tomatoes in butter with cream and red pepper. No breading here, just sliced green tomatoes pan-fried until translucent and finished in a simple cream sauce.

Homemade puris, Indian deep-fried puffed bread made with whole wheat and white flour. The dough rests for an hour then fries into golden, airy pillows in seconds.

Sesame fried trout coated in a crunchy sesame seed and bread crumb crust, pan-fried until golden and flaky. A simple 30-minute fish dinner with nutty, toasted flavor.

Crispy deep-fried salmon croquettes made with flaked salmon, mashed potatoes, and anchovy paste for a savory umami punch. Breaded and fried until golden with a tender, creamy center.

German spareribs and sauerkraut braised low and slow for 3 to 4 hours with paprika, caraway seeds, and beef bouillon. Finished with crispy fried bacon and served with dark bread.

Pork chops Milanese breaded with Parmesan and bread crumbs, pan-fried in butter until golden and crispy. Served with lemon and butter noodles for a quick Italian dinner.

Vegan fricadelle: crisp pan-fried patties of tofu, toasted millet, and finely chopped vegetables, breaded golden and served with a bright cilantro-almond chutney. A hearty meat-free, dairy-free main.

Pounded pork chops breaded with ginger and allspice, deep-fried until golden, and crowned with crispy fried apple rings. A warm, spiced pork and apple dinner that brings fall flavors to the table.

Fried herbed stuffed eggs: deviled-style hard-cooked eggs filled with butter and fresh herbs, breaded with Parmesan crumbs, then deep-fried golden. A crispy outside, soft creamy inside spin on classic deviled eggs.

Navajo tacos built on Indian fry bread and loaded with seasoned ground beef, pinto beans in homemade New Mexican red chile sauce, cheddar cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes.

Melanzane in carrozza: breaded Italian eggplant sandwiches stuffed with mozzarella, anchovy, and basil, then fried golden. A Southern Italian antipasto, crisp outside, molten in the middle.

Crispy breaded veal cutlets pan-fried golden, layered with marinara, Parmigiano, and melted mozzarella. A classic Italian-American main in 40 minutes.

Breakfast sausage balls with bulk sausage, bread soaked in orange juice and maple syrup, roasted pecans, and parsley, fried until golden. A sweet-savory breakfast or appetizer that freezes well.