Funnel Cakes
These are much simpler to make than doughnuts but taste just as good. They have been a regular treat of...
General Tso’s Cauliflower
Cauliflower florets are deep-fried to a crispy golden brown, then coated in a sauce with just the right amount of...
Edna’s Cream Sticks
Add that she frosts them too.
Marmalade-Glazed Chicken Wings
A must-try recipe that even a wing skeptic will love. Orange marmalade lends an unexpected twist on flavor. —Taste of...
Batter-Up Walleye
Nothing is more rewarding than celebrating the day's catch with friends when you share this fresh dish. Substitute your favorite...
Deep-Fried Candy Bars on a Stick
Why wait in line at the state fair for deep-fried candy bars when you can satisfy your curious taste buds...
Crawfish Beignets with Cajun Dipping Sauce
Get a taste of the Deep South with these slightly spicy beignets. You won't be able to eat just one!...
Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Tortilla Chips
If you are serious about getting your fruit servings in, this is a fun way to do it. The bright...
Peppered Corn Fritters
The addition of cumin complements the corn and peppers in these fritters that will be eaten up as quick as...
Crispy Norwegian Bows
I've been fixing these cookies for so long, I don't recall where the recipe came from. They're a "must" at...
Tostones
Although I grew up eating many dishes from Puerto Rico, tostones have always been a favorite for me. I...
Spicy-Good Chicken Wings
We enjoy eating these chicken wings while watching football on TV, but make them for any special occasion for a...
Fried Clams
The clam's crunchy, golden coating will truly melt in your mouth. One bite and you'll understand why these are considered...
Tonkatsu
My dear friend Junie Obi's mom owned a food stand and served this traditional Japanese dish known as tonkatsu. She...
Sweet Potato-Crusted Chicken Nuggets
I was looking for ways to spice up traditional chicken nuggets and came up with this recipe. The chips add...
Rabanadas (Portuguese French Toast)
I find this dish a comforting reminder of my childhood. The creamy custard center contrasts deliciously with the cinnamon sugar...
Deep-Fried Cherry Pies
“With a wonderfully flaky crust, these stuffed cherry pies always make a quick dessert,” Monica Larkin notes from Shinnston, West...
Wontons with Sweet-Sour Sauce
This super-simple finger food makes an awesome appetizer and is perfect for potlucks. I serve these crispy pork rolls with...
Thanksgiving Wontons
We get creative with leftovers and make them into wontons. With a little turkey, cream cheese, cranberry sauce and wrappers,...
Sausage Egg Rolls
Janet Hommes, of Surprise, Arizona uses a packaged coleslaw mix for this easy eggroll, so it’s a breeze to put...
Rice Croquettes
As a newlywed, I used to agonize over meal preparation. Now I enjoy trying new recipes, and some - like...
Hush Puppy Mix
Edna Bullet of Wilburton, Oklahoma adds garlic powder and red pepper flakes to the cornmeal that creates these golden hush...
Plantain Fritters
These golden brown plantain fritters are a favorite in West Africa, where my aunt served as a missionary for 45...
Spicy Ribbon Potato Chips
You won't settle for store-bought chips again after munching these crispy deep-fried snacks. Seasoned with chili powder and cayenne pepper,...
Goat Cheese Wontons
Tangy goat cheese and fresh herb flavors shine through in every bite of these crispy bundles. The egg roll-like snacks...
Creamy Crab Wontons
How about a fast festive appetizer just for two? These hot, crispy crab wontons boast a rich and creamy filling....
Southern Fried Chicken
This recipe was a happy accident, reveals Patricia Gowen of Amherst, Virginia. "I discovered at the last minute that I...
Beef-Stuffed Sopaipillas
After my brothers' football games when we were kids, we would all descend on a local restaurant for their wonderful...
Mexican Fried Ice Cream
"Fried ice cream is one of my favorite desserts to order from Mexican restaurants," says Mandy Wright of Springville, Utah....