Deep-Frying Recipes

Make a homemade indulgence with deep-fryer recipes that beat takeout.

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    Savory Mustard Chicken and Stuffing Waffles

    Adding mustard to the chicken coating adds a tang that's amazing with the savory waffles and sweet maple syrup. —John...


    Chicken Rangoon Egg Rolls

    1 review

    This is a recipe that I made into my own—a friend served a layered appetizer paired with crackers, and I...


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    10 Secrets to Making the Best Southern Fried Chicken—Straight from a Chef

    If you've ever had a piece of crispy-on-the-outside, juicy-on-the-inside Southern fried chicken, you know how heavenly it can be! Learn...


    How to Make Fried Chicken and Waffles

    Ever tried the popular southern dish fried chicken and waffles? Here's why it belongs on your breakfast menu.


    Beef Flautas

    This traditional Mexican flautas recipe is one of my favorite dishes to make for my family. The spices and onion...


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    25 of Our Best Deep Fryer Recipes

    When the fried food cravings hit, look no further than these deep fryer recipes. We'll show you how to make...


    Spanakopita Spring Rolls

    2 reviews

    I was inspired to turn original spanakopita into a hand-held hors d'oeuvre. I use egg roll wrappers in place of...


    Beef Wellington Fried Wontons

    3 reviews

    These tasty appetizers scale down classic beef Wellington to an ideal party size. They feel fancy and fun! —Dianne Phillips,...

    7 Mistakes Everybody Makes When Deep Frying

    When you're cooking up onion rings or breaded chicken, it helps to have some deep frying secrets!


    Tomato Fritters

    6 reviews

    I got the basic recipe for these fritters from a friend, then I tweaked it for my family's tastes. It's...


    Fair-Favorite Corn Dogs

    3 reviews

    Bring the county fair home to your kitchen with these corn dogs. A tip for dipping: Pour the batter into...


    Deep-Fried Cookies

    1 review

    My kids love this delicious, indulgent treat. I like to give the batter a kick by adding a pinch of...


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    Homemade Fry Bread

    4 reviews

    Crispy, doughy and totally delicious, this fry bread is fantastic with nearly any sweet or savory topping you can think...


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    What Are the Best Types of Fish for Frying?

    Get an authentic fish and chips experience at home when you pick the right fish for frying.


    Sugar Doughnuts

    3 reviews

    My family never cared for doughnuts much until they tried these. Their light-as-a-feather texture and golden brown color are so...


    Deep-Fried Potato Skins

    "The combination of potatoes, cheese, bacon and garlic dip in this recipe is fantastic," says Leslie Cunnian of Peterborough, Ontario....


    Big-Batch Bismarks

    3 reviews

    "These delicious jelly-filled doughnuts will disappear before your eyes - especially when youngsters are around," predicts Araminta Adams of Soldiers...

    Mom’s Fried Fish

    8 reviews

    Our family has an annual fish fry that centers around my mom's recipe. I think she makes the finest fried...


    Ginger-Orange Wings

    3 reviews

    The sweet-and-sour sauce in this recipe was originally for pork spareribs, but my family has always enjoyed it this way....


    Deep-Fried Chicken Wings

    8 reviews

    A soy sauce mixture with sesame seeds and green onion adds flavor to these deep-fried wings. My mom got the...


    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...


    Southern Fried Chicken

    3 reviews

    This recipe was a happy accident, reveals Patricia Gowen of Amherst, Virginia. "I discovered at the last minute that I...


    Apple Fritter Rings

    5 reviews

    These old-fashioned fried apple rings are the perfect way to end a fun homemade meal. —Bernice Snowberger, Monticello, Indiana

    Orange-Glazed Crullers

    2 reviews

    I enjoy preparing this lovely cruller recipe with my grandchildren. The make-ahead dough is great for a gathering. —Muriel Lerdal,...


    Applesauce Drop Doughnuts

    10 reviews

    "I made these tasty cake doughnuts often when our children were growing up," says Frances Poste of Wall, South Dakota....


    Chicken Corn Fritters

    2 reviews

    I've always loved corn fritters, but they weren't satisfying as a main dish. I came up with this recipe and...


    County Fair Funnel Cakes

    9 reviews

    What would the fair be without these delicious deep-fried pastries? To make these timeless treats, slowly swirl batter into oil,...


    Idaho Spudnuts

    6 reviews

    Raising eight children on a potato farm in Idaho, Mother was very creative at using an abundant crop. We especially...


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    Apple Fritters

    11 reviews

    This is an old southern apple fritter recipe. When we got home from a trip through the South years ago,...