Deep-Frying Recipes

Make a homemade indulgence with deep-fryer recipes that beat takeout.

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    Sweet Potato Chips

    My husband never cared for sweet potatoes until he married me. I tell him it must be my cooking! He...


    Rosette Cookies

    Rosette cookies are a favorite Scandinavian dessert. With the help of an easy-to-find special tool, you can make these sweet,...


    Sauerkraut Balls

    These sauerkraut ham balls are such a delish appetizer, you might start buying whole hams just so you'll have leftovers....


    Ham Croquettes

    Ham croquettes are delicious for dinner or as an appetizer or snack. Here's how to make these fried treats.


    Country Fried Chicken

    Our country fried chicken has an ultra-crispy, herbaceous breading that encases succulent chicken. Use this recipe next time the fried...


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    Zucchini Fritters

    A zucchini fritter is essentially a savory doughnut hole, only with vegetables! These puffy fried snacks are the perfect way...


    Fried Onion Rings

    Meet the Cook: Try these as an accompaniment to hamburgers or fried fish, or with steaks on the grill. The...


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    Chimichanga

    This easy chimichanga recipe can be filled with chicken, beef or pork, and comes together in about 30 minutes.

    Edna’s Cream Sticks

    Add that she frosts them too.


    Potato Balls

    Here's a delightful way to use leftover mashed potatoes! These puffs are easy to make, and my family prefers them...


    Corn Fritters

    During the Depression, we made do with what we had. Mother always looked for ways to add variety to our...


    Feather-Light Doughnuts

    When I was growing up, our farm family always had an abundance of mashed potatoes at the supper table. We...


    Hot Wings

    You'll find these hot wings have just the right amount of zip. But if you want them a little hotter—as...


    Teriyaki Chicken Wings

    The next time you're craving a platter of wings, look no further than this easy teriyaki chicken wings recipe.


    Banana Fritters

    Soon after I made these fritters for the first time, my husband began requesting them on a regular basis. I...


    Pennsylvania Dutch Potato Doughnuts

    My relatives have been making these tasty doughnuts for years. The potatoes keep them moist, and the glaze provides just...


    Fried Cinnamon Strips

    These sweet chips are a must for your next party. You can use holiday cookie cutters to shape the tortillas...

    Cajun Fried Chicken

    Sink your teeth into our Cajun fried chicken that’s loaded with savory spices.


    Chicken Croquettes

    If you've never made chicken croquettes before, you'll find that it's a great way to reinvent a small amount of...


    Rhubarb Fritters

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


    Hawaiian Chicken Wings

    "The slightly sweet sauce in this recipe makes it hard to stop munching these golden chicken wings," assures Carol Jones...


    Quick Elephant Ears

    Who knew how far you could stretch a bag of flour tortillas? This quick elephant ears recipe is a three-ingredient...


    Shrimp Puffs

    Shrimp and rice are two foods that are abundant in our area. These shrimp puffs are my family's favorite. In...

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    Fried Sweet Potato Pies

    These fried sweet potato pies are the ultimate hand-held dessert: flaky golden crust on the outside, silky sweet potato filling...


    Fried Fish Nuggets

    "My family always requests these cheesy fish bites during our annual fishing trip in Canada," reports Lynn Negaard of Litchfield,...


    Fry Bread Sandwiches

    It was traditional for Native American girls in our village to learn to cook at an early age. I made...


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    Fried Sweet and Sour Chicken

    Our fried sweet and sour chicken recipe features a from-scratch sauce that's a bit savory, very tangy and perfectly sweet....


    Chicken Corn Fritters

    I've always loved corn fritters, but they weren't satisfying as a main dish. I came up with this recipe and...


    Applesauce Drop Doughnuts

    "I made these tasty cake doughnuts often when our children were growing up," says Frances Poste of Wall, South Dakota....