Deep Fryer Recipes

By Food & Wine
Updated April 27, 2017
The next time you're in the mood for a crispy fried treat, whip up one of these options. You can choose from recipes like fried chicken livers, beer-battered fish or fried goat cheese balls drizzled with honey.
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Crispy Deep-Fried Ribs

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One reason these ribs are so impossibly good is that they're braised for hours and then deep-fried so they're supercrisp. The sauce—which includes ketchup and plenty of garlic—was originally concocted for chicken wings.

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Fried Tofu with Spicy Ginger-Sesame Sauce

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The a soy-ginger glaze on this crispy tofu comes together quickl and adds mouth-watering flavor.

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Crispy Fried Chicken Livers

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These irresistible fried livers are served with a buttery sage pan sauce, but they're also delicious with just a wedge of lemon.

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Fried Beer-Battered Fish and Chips with Dilled Tartar Sauce

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The fish in this version of the British staple is fried in a wonderfully light beer batter.

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Fried Asian Eggplant

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This fried eggplant is perfect as a simple side dish or even as your next late-night snack.

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Spicy-Sticky Fried Chicken

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Sticky, spicy and delicious, this Asian-inspired fried chicken is a guaranteed crowd pleaser.

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Fried Parsnip Ribbons

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Top stewy braised dishes with these earthy vegetable chips for a bit of crunch. You can also try them as a salty snack.

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Fried Italian Turkey-and-Cheese Meatballs

Credit: © Tara Fisher
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Fried meatballs are a Florentine specialty; this version can be made with any cooked meat, from roast or boiled beef to chicken and pork.

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Fried Greek Pastry with Honey and Nuts

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You won't be able to stop yourself from grabbing a second piece of this crispy, sweet dessert.

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Fried Pork Tamales

Credit: © Raymond Hom
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This recipe make enough braised pork filling for both the fried tamales and one 10-inch tamal pie.

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Fried Baby Artichokes

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This recipe is based on a preparation that originated in Rome's Jewish ghetto. Frying brings out the artichokes' sweetness.

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Fried Goat Cheese Balls with Honey

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Club soda lightens the egg batter that coats the cheese, and a double-coating of panko crumbs amplifies the crunch. You can serve these sweet-savory balls as an appetizer or a dessert.

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