Source: Ruslan Mitin, AdobeStockDeep-frying differs from regular frying by using a large amount of oil – this cooks food faster and more evenly. Most often, hot appetizers are deep-fried, but not exclusively. To prevent the finished dish from being too greasy, simply place everything on paper towels. We're sharing 20 excellent recipes!
1. Deep-Fried Cheese Balls
Source: postila.ruThese balls are always crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
You will need: 200 g hard cheese, 50 g breadcrumbs, 2 tbsp flour, 2 eggs, 2 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Mix grated cheese, minced garlic, eggs, flour, and spices. Form small balls, roll them in breadcrumbs, and deep-fry until golden.
2. Deep-Fried Chicken Nuggets
Source: bye-bye-calories.ruThe secret to crispy nuggets is a cornflake breading.
You will need: 300 g chicken fillet, 2 eggs, 1 yolk, 1/2 cup cornstarch, 2 cups cornflakes, 0.25 tsp each of curry, paprika, turmeric, and ground garlic, salt, 2 tbsp vegetable oil.
Preparation: Cut the chicken into small pieces. Mix oil and all spices, pour over the chicken, and marinate for 1 hour. Whisk eggs with yolk and crush the cornflakes. Roll the chicken pieces first in cornstarch, then in eggs, and then in cornflakes. Deep-fry the nuggets in batches.
3. Deep-Fried Onion Rings
Source: mirtesen.ruA very simple and inexpensive, yet delicious appetizer.
You will need: 2-3 onions, 320 g flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 2 eggs, 300-350 ml milk, 250 g breadcrumbs, spices.
Preparation: Slice the onions into rings about a centimeter thick. Mix flour, baking powder, and spices to taste, and coat the onion rings in this mixture. Whisk eggs with milk, dip the onion rings into this batter, and then into breadcrumbs. Deep-fry until cooked through.
4. Deep-Fried Shrimp
Source: dzen.ruFor this recipe, you need fairly large peeled shrimp with tails.
You will need: 200 g shrimp, 70 g flour, 1 egg, 30 ml yogurt, 100 g breadcrumbs or crushed flakes, spices.
Preparation: Whisk the egg and yogurt, and mix the flour with spices to taste. Coat the shrimp in flour, then in egg, and then in breadcrumbs. Deep-fry until golden.
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5. Deep-Fried Calamari Rings
Source: ok.ruThe main thing is not to overcook the calamari rings, otherwise they will become too tough.
You will need: 5 squid tubes, 2 eggs, 30 g flour, 50 g breadcrumbs, 1/2 lemon, spices.
Preparation: Slice the squid into rings about a centimeter wide. Marinate them in lemon juice with spices for half an hour. Mix the squid with flour, dip in beaten eggs, then roll in breadcrumbs, and deep-fry until golden.
6. French Fries
Source: dzen.ruClassic French fries are prepared by deep-frying, and they should be salted only when serving.
You will need: 10 potatoes.
Preparation: Peel, wash, and dry the potatoes. Cut them into sticks and dry again with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Deep-fry the French fries in batches for about 3 minutes.
7. Deep-Fried Khvorost (Angel Wings)
Source: klublady.ruSimple homemade cookies for tea, no oven or baking required.
You will need: 1.5 tbsp milk, 2 eggs, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 cups flour, 1 pinch salt, 1.5 tbsp vegetable oil.
Preparation: Whisk eggs, milk, oil, salt, and sugar. Gradually add flour and knead the dough. Roll it out into a thin layer, cut into rhombuses, and make a slit in the center of each rhombus. Pull one corner through the slit to shape the khvorost. Deep-fry the cookies in hot oil.
8. Deep-Fried Doughnuts
Source: prokuhnyu.ruOne of the best ways to prepare classic yeast doughnuts.
You will need: 1 egg, 350 g flour, 60 g butter, 10 g dry yeast, 100 ml water, 200 ml milk, 1 tbsp sugar, 0.5 tsp salt.
Preparation: Mix warm milk, water, yeast, sugar, and a spoonful of flour. Leave in a warm place for 20 minutes. Add the egg, then mix in the flour with salt. During the process, pour in the melted butter. Knead the dough for 10-15 minutes, then form doughnuts, leave them in a warm place for 15 minutes, and deep-fry until golden for about 3-4 minutes.
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9. Deep-Fried Cottage Cheese Balls
Source: pinterest.comThese sweet cottage cheese balls are familiar to many from childhood.
You will need: 250 g cottage cheese, 250 g flour, 100 g sugar, 2 eggs, 0.5 tsp each of salt and baking soda.
Preparation: Sieve the cottage cheese and mix it with sugar, salt, and eggs. Add flour and baking soda, knead the dough, and form small balls. Deep-fry them until golden and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
10. Deep-Fried Bauraki on Kefir
Source: wikiway.comA very popular treat in Kazakh and Tatar cuisines.
You will need: 2 cups kefir, 750 g flour, 1 egg, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp dry yeast, 0.5 tsp salt, 2 tbsp vegetable oil.
Preparation: Mix warm kefir, sugar, baking soda, and yeast, and let stand for 15 minutes. Add oil with egg, mix, and gradually add flour. Knead thoroughly and leave the dough in a warm place for 1 hour. Form small balls and deep-fry them in batches.
11. Deep-Fried Battered Fish
Source: postila.ruEspecially good with sour cream or yogurt-based sauces!
You will need: 400 g fish fillet, 2 tbsp flour, 1 egg, 2 tbsp sour cream, spices.
Preparation: Cut the fish into strips and season to taste. Whisk the remaining ingredients. Dip the fish into the resulting batter and deep-fry.
12. Deep-Fried Potato Balls
Source: dzen.ruThese balls are made from mashed potatoes, not raw potatoes.
You will need: 600 g mashed potatoes, 100 g flour, 1 egg, 1 bunch dill, spices.
Preparation: Mix mashed potatoes, egg, and flour. Add spices and chopped herbs to taste. Form small balls from this mixture and deep-fry them.
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13. Deep-Fried Cheese Sticks
Source: pinterest.comIf desired, the cheese can be cut into triangles or any other shapes.
You will need: 500 g mozzarella or cheese to taste, 3 eggs, 3 tbsp milk, 1.5 cups breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, spices.
Preparation: Cut the cheese into sticks. Whisk eggs with milk, and mix breadcrumbs with Parmesan and spices. Dip the mozzarella in egg and then in breadcrumbs. Repeat both layers once more. Place the cheese sticks in the freezer for 1 hour, then deep-fry them in batches for about 2 minutes.
14. Deep-Fried Falafel
Source: grandactive.ruClassic falafel is most conveniently prepared by deep-frying to maintain its shape.
You will need: 150 g chickpeas, 2 cloves garlic, 1/2 onion, 2-3 tbsp sesame seeds, 1/2 bunch herbs, 0.5 tsp each of salt, coriander, and cumin, spices.
Preparation: Soak chickpeas overnight, drain the water, and dry. Blend the chickpeas with the remaining ingredients. Form small falafel balls and deep-fry them.
15. Deep-Fried Churros
Source: fishki.netCrispy Spanish choux pastry dessert – simply a find.
You will need: 200 ml water, 60 g butter, 0.25 tsp salt, 1 tsp powdered sugar, 2 eggs, 250 g flour, 1 tbsp rum or cognac.
Preparation: Pour water into a saucepan, add powdered sugar, salt, and butter. Heat to a boil, stirring. Pour the hot mixture into sifted flour and knead the dough until smooth. Separately whisk eggs with rum, add them to the dough, and mix again. Place the dough in a pastry bag and, using a nozzle, pipe it in strips into hot oil. Fry the churros until golden.
16. Deep-Fried Mushrooms
Source: ogorod.ruAnother great variety for a familiar appetizer platter.
You will need: 450 g champignons, 80 g flour, 2 eggs, 30 ml milk, 120 g breadcrumbs, spices.
Preparation: Clean the mushrooms. Mix flour with spices, and whisk eggs with milk. Coat the champignons in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs. Deep-fry them in batches in hot oil.
17. Deep-Fried Puffed Rice
Source: postila.ruAn original and delicious dessert that is easy to prepare yourself.
You will need: 200 g parboiled rice.
Preparation: Rinse the rice, cover with water, bring to a boil, and cook for 20-25 minutes over low heat. Then drain, rinse again, spread on a towel, and let it dry.
Spread the rice on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 2-2.5 hours at 100 degrees Celsius. Stir occasionally. Place small portions of rice into hot oil. As soon as it puffs up, remove and place on paper towels.
18. Corn Dogs
Source: za-edoy.ruFor variety, you can use corn flour.
You will need: 4 sausages, 1 cup flour, 1 egg, 120 ml milk, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 tbsp sugar, salt.
Preparation: Whisk the egg with milk, add the remaining ingredients, and mix the liquid batter. Cut the sausages in half, thread them onto long skewers, and dip each sausage in the batter. Deep-fry everything.
19. Chak-Chak
Source: dzen.ruCrispy Tatar chak-chak is simple and quick to prepare, and sure to delight everyone.
You will need: 400 g flour, 4 eggs, 300 ml honey, 200 g sugar, 0.5 tsp baking soda, 3 g salt.
Preparation: Whisk eggs with salt and baking soda, pour this mixture into sifted flour, knead, and wrap the dough in film for 20 minutes. Then roll out the dough thinly and cut it into small noodle strips.
Let these noodles dry slightly on the table and deep-fry them in batches. Heat honey with sugar until dissolved and bring to a boil. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour the honey over the chak-chak, mix, shape, and let the dessert set and soak.
20. Deep-Fried Chicken Wings
Source: liveinternet.ruServe them with ketchup or any other sauce of your choice.
You will need: 8-10 chicken wings, 2 eggs, 120 g flour, 1 tbsp chili sauce, 1 tsp paprika, 0.5 tsp dried garlic, 1 tsp salt, spices.
Preparation: Cut the wings at the joints and remove the outermost phalanges with little meat. Mix eggs, chili sauce, and spices to taste. Coat the wings in flour, egg, and then again in flour. Deep-fry them in hot oil for about 6-7 minutes.