Deep-Frying Recipes

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    Grandma’s Polish Cookies

    This traditional khruchiki recipe has been handed down through my mother's side from my great-grandmother. As a child, it was...


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    Wonton Mozzarella Sticks

    Easy to make and a delight to eat with your favorite sauces, these crispy wonton mozzarella sticks will be on...


    Pumpkin Wontons with Butterscotch Sauce

    As a change from the usual pumpkin pie or cake, we created these deliciously different wontons. The butterscotch sauce would...


    Homemade Barbecue Potato Chips

    Crispy with a spicy kick, these thin chips complement sandwiches, burgers, soups and more. Or snack on them with your...


    Dutch Meatballs (Bitterballen)

    Bitterballen are a Dutch bar snack, the local equivalent of Spanish tapas. They're unusual enough to be an attention-getter, but...


    Southwest Egg Rolls & Cool Avocado Dip

    A friend of mine made these egg rolls for my birthday treat several years ago. They are the best I...


    Arancini di Riso

    In Italy, arancini balls are often served as a side dish, like bread. Our arancini recipe features a ground beef...


    Frittelle di Riso

    For this traditional Italian dinner, we created these rice fritters that serve as a sweet and satisfying dessert.—Taste of Home...

    Utah Buttermilk Scones

    Buttermilk makes these classic Utah scones so delightful that you'll most likely eat too many. The texture is light and...


    Classic Long Johns

    I came across the recipe for these wonderful raised doughnuts many years ago. I remember Mom making some similar to...


    Chili-Cheese Egg Rolls

    More than an inventive way to use leftover or store-bought chili, this is the No. 1 request in the Bender...


    Pigeon River Chicken

    For a picnic on the Pigeon River, we made chicken marinated in yogurt with a touch of cayenne. It’s delectable...


    Pretzel-Crusted Catfish

    I'm not a big fish lover, so any concoction that has me loving fish is a keeper in my books....


    Fried Dill Pickles

    You may be surprised when you see how easy it is to make a batch of these fried pickles. They'll...


    Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Tortilla Chips

    If you are serious about getting your fruit servings in, this is a fun way to do it. The bright...


    Fried Clams

    The clam's crunchy, golden coating will truly melt in your mouth. One bite and you'll understand why these are considered...


    Contest-Winning Crispy Chicken Fingers

    My kids love these tender, moist chicken strips! My husband and I cut up the chicken and add to a...

    Chrusciki Bow Tie Cookies

    My mother-in-law gave me the recipe for these traditional Polish "angel wings." She's been gone for years now, but I...


    Rhubarb Fritters

    I got this recipe from my niece's son. Since we live in apple country, we have enjoyed apple fritters for...


    Fast Coconut Shrimp

    Tender shrimp are nicely coated with crumbs and coconut in this elegant appetizer. The rum and marmalade sauce on the...


    Chorizo-Queso Egg Rolls

    Little bites deliver big flavor in this combination of tangy sausage and creamy cheese in crisp wontons. The recipe is...


    Italian Egg Rolls

    Impress your company with these homemade egg rolls filled with yummy sausage, veggies and cheese from Shirley Intihar of Eveleth,...


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    Creamy Crab Wontons

    How about a fast festive appetizer just for two? These hot, crispy crab wontons boast a rich and creamy filling....

    Coconut Shrimp

    Jumbo shrimp is big on flavor when field editor Marie Hattrup from the Dalles, Oregon gives it a tropical twist....


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    Hush Puppies

    Our recipe for hush puppies is easy enough for anyone to make. The result? Golden brown, airy, savory hush puppies...


    Sopapillas

    A quick dough for sopapillas can be made with very few ingredients. The light, crispy pastry puffs are wonderful served...


    Salmon Croquettes

    Mom frequently served salmon when I was a girl. Learning the ropes in the kitchen as I grew up, I...


    Fried Jalapenos

    Here's an appetizer that will heat up any gathering. Family and friends often request that I make these jalapenos. —DeLea...


    Hawaiian Egg Rolls

    An avid cook, I am constantly trying to come up with recipes for leftovers. This one gives a whole new...