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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Wonton Mozzarella Sticks
You won’t believe something this easy could taste so fantastic! Crunchy outside, gooey cheese inside, these mozzarella sticks are a treat all ages will love. Kids could help…
Crab Cake Hush Puppies
Serve these Crab Cake Hush Puppies with your favorite rémoulade or cocktail sauce for a tasty appetizer. Ingredients 1 cup self-rising white cornmeal mix 1/2 cup self-rising flour…
Spicy Herb Fried Green Tomatoes
Ingredients 1 8 ounce carton dairy sour cream 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup milk 2 cups crushed potato chips…
Fried Squash Croquettes
Looking for a simple side dish to use garden-fresh yellow squash? Try this straightforward version of fried squash. Ingredients 2 cups yellow squash, finely chopped 1 cup onion,…
Fried Grits Patties
Terrific breakfast. From The Evolution of Cajun and Creole Cuisine by John Folse. Even better with cooked Jimmy Dean hot sausage! Ingredients 1 1⁄2 cups grits 5 cups…
Cheesy Potato Pancakes
Ingredients 3 cups leftover mashed potatoes, chilled 1 egg ¾ cup flour (more if needed) ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese 2-3 Tablespoons canola oil, for frying Preparation Mix…
Onion Rings
Ingredients 2 large yellow onions (about 2 pounds total) 3 cups all-purpose flour, divided 1 1/2 cups cornstarch 2 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 1/2 teaspoons onion powder…
Buttermilk-Battered Onion Rings
The challenge with onion rings is making the coating stick to the onions so you get both onion and crisp outer shell in every bite. The solution is…
Crispy Chicken Skin Cracklings
Crispy Chicken Skin Cracklings… great substitute for bacon. I know. Seriously? Chicken skin cracklings? I never thought I would one day post about such a recipe. Over the…
Sugary Apple Fritters
Ingredients 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder 1/3 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1 cup water 2 cups…
