4,501 fry recipes

Microwave oven-fried chicken gives you a crisp, paprika-flecked crumb crust with no oil and no mess. Coated in seasoned bread and cornflake crumbs, it cooks in the microwave and tastes great hot or cold.

Pan-fried beef liver dusted in paprika flour, served with a Dijon mustard sauce made with Worcestershire and chopped dill pickle. Quick 30-minute dinner.

Carciofi dorati e fritti, golden fried artichokes dredged in flour, dipped in beaten egg yolks, and pan-fried crispy. A classic Italian Jewish preparation with just lemon and salt.

Chinese-style stir-fried calf liver with mushrooms, onions, scallions, garlic, and soy sauce in peanut oil. A quick, high-heat method that keeps liver tender.

Paprika fried chicken with a crisp, smoky crust: chicken pieces dredged in paprika-seasoned flour and fried in deep oil until golden brown. Classic Southern fried chicken with a Hungarian twist.

Battered eggplant slices deep-fried until crispy and drizzled with a spicy Sichuan sauce of chili bean paste, black vinegar, ginger, and tomato paste. A vegetarian Chinese dish with serious crunch and heat.

Sichuan-style cucumber stir-fry with pork, chili bean sauce, and numbing peppercorns. A fiery, crunchy 30-minute wok dish that turns humble cucumbers into a bold weeknight star.

Oven-fried apple hand pies with a pizza-crust dough wrapped around a spiced dried apple filling. Easier than rolling pastry, golden in 17 minutes, ideal for lunchboxes and picnics.

French fried sweet potatoes coated in crushed corn flakes for an extra-crispy crunch. Parboiled, double-dredged, and deep fried until golden. Serve with salt or cinnamon sugar.

Low-fat fried fish fillets coated in Parmesan breadcrumbs and egg whites, frozen for a crisp crust, then pan-fried with cooking spray instead of oil.

Deep-fried squid the easy way: tender rings tossed in seasoned flour and fried golden and crisp in hot oil, ready in minutes. Homemade calamari to serve with lemon wedges and your favorite dipping sauce.

Crispy fried wontons stuffed with ground pork, minced prawns, dried mushrooms, and water chestnuts. A classic Chinese appetizer that fries golden in 2 minutes and freezes beautifully for make-ahead entertaining.

Authentic Singapore-style fried noodles with curry powder, dried shrimp, barbecued pork, bean sprouts, and egg shreds. A wok-tossed hawker classic loaded with smoky, spicy flavor.

Oven-baked potato wedges with crispy skin, made with just cooking spray instead of deep frying. Soak, shake in a bag to coat, and bake at high heat for golden, low-calorie fries.

Pan-fried sea scallops with a crispy bread crumb crust, sauteed in butter with a quick white wine pan sauce. Served over rice for an elegant 30-minute dinner.

Easy fried oysters, double-breaded in crumbs and pan-fried in butter until golden and crisp. A simple, fast way to crispy oysters with a tender center, seasoned with salt, pepper, and paprika.