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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Fried Zucchini Straws
If you’re looking for something different to do with your garden surplus of zucchini, one bite of these Fried Zucchini Straws and you’ll be hooked. Ingredients 2 cups…
Peppery Hush Puppies
Ingredients 2 cups cornmeal 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 egg 2/3…
Crispy Cheese Sticks With a Quick Salsa
Ingredients For Dough: 1 cup shortening 6 ounces cold, light beer 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting For Salsa:…
Zucchini Fritters with Feta and Dill
The word fritter usually conjures up something heavy and deep-fried, but these zucchini pancakes are as light and delicate as can be. Shredded zucchini is combined with eggs,…
Crispy Green Bean Fries
Breaded and fried golden brown. Served with a Cucumber-Wasabi Ranch dip. Ingredients For the Dip: 1/2 cup ranch dressing 1/2 cup peeled, seeded,chopped cucumber 1 tablespoon horseradish, drained…
Fried Green Tomatoes
The search for the perfect crunch is over! These classic Fried Green Tomatoes get it right with a cornmeal-and-flour crust. Ingredients 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1/2 cup…
Zucchini Cakes
Old Bay seasoning added to these vegetable cakes makes them taste a bit like crab cakes. These cakes are lighter and more tender when made with fresh breadcrumbs.…
Tostones
Craving fries? Try our tostones. We baked slices of plaintain — banana’s cousin — instead of frying, but they’re just as good. 3 medium to large light-yellow plaintains…
Fried Dill Pickles
1 24-ounce Jar Kosher dill pickle spears or slices 1 teaspoon garlic powder ½ cup Louisiana hot sauce (I like Texas Pete) ½ cup buttermilk 1 gallon peanut…
Fried Green Tomatoes
Though fried green tomatoes are commonly thought of as a Southern staple, they were actually an invention of 19th century Northern farmers who would pick the remaining green…