33 deep fried recipes

"Quick and easy, authentic Southern fried chicken."

Extra crispy perfectly seasoned deep fried chicken.

"This delicious fish is great to serve for lunch or for dinner. The beer batter is just the best!"

A flavorful twist on pork chops that will have you hungry for more.

A light, crispy deep fry batter made with flour, cornstarch, and baking powder. Works for fish, vegetables, and more. No eggs needed, ready in minutes.

Deep fried cod in a light egg batter with sesame seeds. Cod fillets are dipped in a simple flour and egg coating, then fried golden brown for a crispy, flaky fish dinner.

Deep-fried squid the easy way: tender rings tossed in seasoned flour and fried golden and crisp in hot oil, ready in minutes. Homemade calamari to serve with lemon wedges and your favorite dipping sauce.

Deep-fried wild turkey injected with cayenne-Italian dressing marinade, then immersed in hot peanut oil for crackling skin and juicy meat. The Cajun hunter classic.

Deep-fried pickles breaded in seasoned breadcrumbs and served with a tangy blue cheese, sour cream, and Dijon mustard dipping sauce. A Southern bar snack and fair food favorite ready in 15 minutes.

Minced shrimp, bacon, and water chestnuts shaped into bite-sized balls and fried golden in a wok. Crunchy outside, tender inside, these make a crowd-pleasing appetizer.

Crispy deep-fried calamari rings coated in seasoned flour, egg wash, and Italian breadcrumbs. Golden brown in 45 seconds and served with cocktail or tartar sauce.

Deep fried mashed potato balls with a crispy batter coating and optional cheese center. Freeze, dip, fry to golden brown for a crunchy, creamy side dish.

Tofu cubes rolled in wheat germ and cornstarch, then deep-fried until crispy and golden. A 3-ingredient vegetarian snack or side, ready in 30 minutes with soy or sweet and sour dip.

Deep fried cherries in clusters dipped in a wine-egg batter, fried golden, and dusted with powdered sugar and cinnamon. A European-style fritter dessert using fresh whole cherries.

Chimichangas stuffed with seasoned ground beef and enchilada sauce, fried golden in flour tortillas, and topped with cheddar, lettuce, and green onions. Crispy deep-fried burritos at home.

Crispy golden tofu stir-fried with broccoli, Chinese mushrooms, and ginger in a savory hoisin-chili sauce. A hearty vegetarian Chinese dish ready in about an hour.