75 fried py recipes

Peanuts and slivers: Asian-style fried peanuts tossed with crisp golden garlic slivers and salt. An addictive bar snack that disappears by the handful.

Crispy beer-battered fish fillets inspired by Arthur Treacher's. Soaked in milk and lemon juice, dipped in a seasoned pancake batter, and deep-fried golden.

Trail-friendly arroz con pollo made with freeze-dried chicken, dried peas, saffron, and rice. A lightweight backpacking meal ready in 25 minutes.

Vegan tofu filets pan-fried and simmered in an apricot Dijon sauce with orange juice, tamari, and garlic. The sauce reduces by half into a glossy, sweet-tangy glaze that clings to every slice.

Crunchy deep-fried yellow split peas tossed in warm spices like chili, coriander, cinnamon, and cloves. A high-protein vegetarian snack inspired by Indian street food. Stores beautifully in an airtight jar.

Htipiti is a Greek whipped feta dip with fried hot peppers and olive oil, mashed by hand into a spicy, creamy spread. Serve with bread or crackers as a Macedonian-style meze.

Southern hush puppies with creamed corn, chopped onions, and cornmeal batter. Drop by spoonfuls into hot oil, fry until golden for moist, slightly sweet cornbread fritters.

Five-ingredient tofu burgers with grated carrot, leeks, and toasted sesame seeds. Pan-fried until crispy and golden. Inspired by Frances Moore Lappe's plant-based classics.

Homemade spiced corn dogs with a cornmeal batter brightened by dry mustard and paprika, deep-fried to a crisp golden crust. State-fair classic in your own kitchen.

Crispy fried onion patties made with flour, cornmeal, and hot sauce, dropped by the spoonful into hot oil. A quick, crunchy appetizer ready in 20 minutes flat.

Whole wheat funnel cakes sweetened with honey and fried in a cast-iron skillet. Spiral the batter by hand for that authentic fair-style crunch at home.

Eggnog French toast made by dipping thick stale bread in eggnog and frying in butter until golden. A three-ingredient holiday breakfast with built-in custard flavor.

Two-ingredient barbecue spread made by mixing mayonnaise with your favorite BBQ sauce. Ready in 2 minutes, this tangy, creamy condiment elevates burgers, sandwiches, wraps, and fries instantly.

Old-fashioned cake doughnuts with cinnamon and nutmeg, rolled and cut by hand, then fried golden in hot shortening. A simple from-scratch recipe with just 9 pantry ingredients.

Nero Wolfe's bread triangles spread with anchovy paste and pan-fried in butter until golden and crispy. A salty, savory literary appetizer inspired by Rex Stout's famous fictional detective.

Golden fried clam fritters made with chopped clams, a light batter of flour, eggs, and milk, dropped by the spoonful into hot oil. Crispy New England-style seafood bites.