Deep-Frying Recipes

Pancake mix and carbonated water are the surprising secrets to these beautifully browned catfish fillets. Serve with coleslaw or sweet...

My father is Cajun, and I grew up eating Cajun food. This easy recipe makes me think of happy childhood...

I grew up near Idaho, which is famous for spudnuts, a doughnut made from mashed potatoes. I reworked a recipe...

We get creative with leftovers and make them into wontons. With a little turkey, cream cheese, cranberry sauce and wrappers,...

Want an amazing party starter? Coat slices of goat cheese with seasoned bread crumbs, fry them until golden-brown and top...

My mom likes to make this for family gatherings, and we all like to eat it. Marmalade and Gorgonzola might...

These beer-battered cheese curds are the ultimate in delicious comfort food. Some folks like to serve them with ranch dressing,...

Feel free to add hot sauce to the dip that accompanies these savory corn cakes. —Katty Chiong, Hoffman Estates, Illinois

My daughter has an amazing time decorating spoons. She then likes to stir them into hot chocolate. —January Brylow, Milwaukee,...

These light and fluffy jelly-filled doughnuts are part of the Hanukkah celebration. With just enough sweetness, it's a specialty worthy...

While these delicious bite-size treats are ready in minutes, they’ll disappear in a flash. And don’t relegate the deep-fried goodness...

We like Mexican and Italian foods, so spicy breaded ravioli gives us the best of both worlds. We serve sauce...

Do you love dips but are itching to try something new? This cheesy, spicy lasagna dip is a surprising twist,...

When I make mashed potatoes, I always cook extra so I can prepare these over-the-top potato pancakes. Fill them with...

If you own a barbecue joint like I do, you pretty much dream about barbecue in your sleep. Jalapeno poppers...

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

Caesar salad need not be enjoyed as a mere side dish to steak. With crispy fried shrimp topping the plate,...

Just one bite of these fritters takes me back to when my kids were young. Nowadays for our get-togethers, I...

One of my mom's favorite chicken recipes used fresh sage. Her version was smothered with gravy, but we like these...

A batch of these apple cider doughnuts will have you feeling like it's peak fall season, no matter the time...

Ravioli on a stick is a tasty appetizer everyone talks about. They’re simple and fun to make and eat. Use...

For pigs in a blanket Mexican style, we add refried beans and green chiles. Spice it up even more with...

I created this deep fried mac and cheese recipe for my husband. He describes this recipe as unbelievably delicious because...

"Reaction from those who eat them makes them worth the effort!" assures Suzanne McKinley of Lyons, Georgia.

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

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

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

This fun recipe makes a tasty, crunchy treat that uses a wild resource so abundant here in the Southwest. Many...

I first tried these tasty treats at my sister's house and thought they were the best I'd ever had. They're...