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Fries, Fritters & Crispy Snacks

Fritters and crisp potato bites bring a browned exterior into a small serving. Pickle and onion preparations offer different flavors within snacks shaped by their batter, coating, or cooking method.

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  • Pickle Fritters

    Pickle Fritters

    These crispy, golden pickle fritters are a bold, tangy twist on hushpuppies—perfect as a snack, appetizer, or game-day indulgence. Chopped dill pickles are folded into a savory cornmeal…

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  • Spiced Tater Tot Stir-Fry

    Take your tater tots to the next level with this bold and flavorful stir-fry twist! Crispy tots are tossed in a fragrant blend of Thai red chile, scallions,…

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  • Amish Onion Fritters

    Amish Onion Fritters

    Craving something crispy and full of flavor? These Amish Onion Fritters are the perfect golden bites! Simple ingredients, fried to perfection, and topped with a dollop of sour…

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  • Classic Corn Fritters

    Classic Corn Fritters

    Whip up a batch of corn fritters for breakfast, lunch or dinner, they’re super speedy and simple to prep. Or pair them with a bacon and radish salad for…

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  • Salt and Pepper Tater Tots

    Salt and Pepper Tater Tots

    Ingredients 1 bag (about 32-oz.) of tater tots 1 diced Thai red chile (or Serrano pepper) 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon white pepper 1/2 teaspoon Chinese…

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  • Crispy Jalapeño Fries

    Crispy Jalapeño Fries

    Crispy Jalapeño Fries are deep fried Jalapeños in a delicious batter and fried to a golden brown. Ingredients 8 Jalapeños, stems removed, cut into thin, long strips  1 1/2  cups flour…

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  • Air Fried Okra 

    Air Fried Okra 

    Air Fried Okra is breaded in a seasoned flour and cornmeal mixture, then spritzed lightly with oil and air fried to crispy golden brown perfection in minutes. A quick…

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  • Mexican Street Corn Fries

    Mexican Street Corn Fries

    These Mexican Street Corn Fries are super easy to make with a base of crispy fries and melted cheese, topped with roasted corn, drizzled with cilantro cream sauce,…

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  • Zucchini Cheddar Pancakes

    Zucchini Cheddar Pancakes

    Ingredients 2 whole medium zucchini grated 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup flour 1 cup cheddar cheese grated 2 whole eggs lightly beaten, 1/9 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation  Place grated zucchini in a colander. Sprinkle with salt and let sit for 10 minutes allowing…

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  • Zucchini, Feta, and Spinach Fritters with Garlic Tzatziki

    Zucchini, Feta, and Spinach Fritters with Garlic Tzatziki

    Ingredients  For the Gaelic Tzarziki 1 1/2 cups greek yogurt 4 cloves garlic 1 small cucumber, peeled and chopped 2 teaspoons olive oil Juice of 1/2 lemon 2 tablespoons dill Kosher salt, to…

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