10 Simple Deep Fry Recipes With Pro Frying Tips
Deep frying foods in your home kitchen can sound a little scary, but it doesn’t have to be! I share 10 easy deep fried recipes, like Taiwanese Fried Wings and Sesame Balls, with some pro tips that will help you make tastier fried foods at home. From breading to clean up, there’s tons to know to keep your food crispy and tasty. Here’s a few things you need to know about deep frying as a beginner!
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Deep Frying: Great for Cook In Bulk
Forย large social gatherings or making in bulk, I love choosing aย deep fried dish. It takes less time to cook, and I can make more at once. Of course, deep frying also guarantees a delightful crunch. Who doesn’t love fried foods and beers at a party?
Cleaning Up With Minimal Mess After Deep Frying
What do you do with the oil after you finish deep frying? Don’t pour it down the drain, or it’ll clog your pipes. You can strain the oil and reuse it for cooking other dishes. Or, throw it away by pouring it into a separate container and putting it in the trash.
I used to avoid deep frying because the cleanup was so messy, but I’ve actually found a solution: Fry Away. The Fry Away mixes with the frying oil to create a solid chunk that you just toss into the trash. It’s super easy!
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Fry Away solidifies cooking oil into biodegradable waste you can pick up and throw away.
Breading Before Frying For Extra Crispiness
For a perfectly crispy breading when deep frying, you can use panko,ย Sweet Potato Flour,ย Corn starch, orย tempura powder. If you are a beginner chef, I recommend using panko, since it’s the easiest to fry.
The secret to making breading stick is to always let the starch sit for 5 minutes before frying. This extra step prevents the coating from falling off by allowing the starch to become sticky from the surface moisture from the food.
Deep Fried Milk
This deep fried milk is made with 3 ingredients: milk, corn starch, and sugar. To deep fry, the bouncy treat is first breaded inย corn starch or panko.ย Even though it is deep-fried, the deep-fried milkย doesnโt feel heavy and is a light dessertย to have after dinner or as an afternoon snack. Enjoy this deliciousย Deep Fried Milkย byย drizzling condensed milk and powder sugar on top.ย
- 500ml of Milk
- 70g of Corn Starch
- 40g Sugar
- 1 cup of Panko
- 2 tbsp of Corn Starch
- 1 Egg
Extra Crispy Karaage
If you never tried Japanese Fried Chicken, this is your sign to make this crispy chicken recipe at home this week!ย Marinated, then breaded with egg, cornstarch, and Japanese Potato Starch, Since theย skin is left on the chicken thighs, the chicken skin becomesย EXTRA crispy when fried while also protecting the meat keeping it juicy and tender.ย
- 5 piece boneless chicken thigh with the skin on cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cloves Garlic Grated
- 0.5 tbsp Ginger grated
- 2.5 tbsp Soy Sauce
- Black Pepper Freshly Grated
- 0.5 tbsp Sesame Oil
- 2 tbsp Mirin
- 2 tbsp Sake
Batter
- 2 tbsp Corn Starch
- 1 Egg
- ยผ cup Japanese Potato Starch
Taiwanese Popcorn Tofu
When I have dinner parties, I sometimes like to bring Taiwan’s night market to the dinner table with this Taiwanese Popcorn Tofu. This fried tofu recipe isย Gluten-free,ย vegetarian-friendly, and INSANELY delicious, the perfect party snack for all sorts of dietary restrictions. Breaded with Tapioca Starch just like the authentic popcorn tofu in Taiwan’s night market, This super crispy, flavourful deep-fried tofu is easy to make at home.
- 1 pack of Medium Firm Tofu (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tbsp of Salt
- 0.5 tsp of White Pepper, optional
- 1.5 tablespoon garlic, minced
- โ tbsp of Five Spice Powder
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 egg (optional)
- 3 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1.5 cups of Tapioca Starch
- 2 cups Thai Basil
Seasoning Powder
- 1/2 tsp of Chili powder
- 1 tsp of Paprika
- 1 tbsp of Five-spice powder
- 0.5 tbsp of White pepper
- 3/4 tsp of Garlic Powder
- 1-2 tsp of Mushroom Powder (optional)
- A pinch of salt
Tips for A Super Light Frying Batter
Another way to deep fry foods is using a batter, or a liquid flour mix that coats the food before frying. Battering is typically used for foods that require longer time to cook. The batter protects the food inside, keeping it super juicy while still crispy on the outside
My trick for a light crispy batter every time? Using ICE COLD soda water or beer for batter!
Japanese Fried Pork Chop
Tonkatsu is my ALL TIME FAVORITE Japanese dish, so I’m extra picky about this recipe. Trust me, this recipe is chef’s kiss! With this batter mix, the panko coating stays super crunchy even HOURS after frying. These Japanese Fried Pork Chops will be the next hit on your dinner table! I also have a homemade Tonkatsu sauce included in this recipe, so make sure to check out this crispy and tangy combo. It’s perfect with a hot bowl of rice.
- 4 Pork Chops
- 1 Egg
- ยฝ cup of Flour
- ยผ cup of COLD Water
- Salt and Pepper
- 2 cups of Panko
Crispy Vegetable Tempura
Youโll never need another tempura batter recipe again! Make crispy, airy-light Vegetable tempura with this super easy recipe, so you can have yummy tenzaru soba anytime! Use this batter to tempura ANYTHING – from shrimp to pumpkin. This is one of my mom’s favorite foods, and I also made this for her on her birthday this year!
- 1-2 servings of your favorite veggies
- 1 cup ice cold club soda or beer
- 1 beaten egg
- 3/4 cup cake flour or all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup corn starch
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garlic Fried Mushrooms
Could this garlic fried mushroom be better than chicken? Using thick, juicy oyster mushrooms, this garlic fried mushroom is so misleadingly meaty, you’d think it’s actual meat. All you need is rice flour, corn starch, egg, andย COLD soda water, and you’ll have the lightest, crunchiest batter for your mushrooms.
- 1 lb of Oyster Mushrooms
- 2.5 tbsp of Soy Sauce
- 2 tbsp of minced Garlic
- 1 tbsp of Garlic Powder
- 0.5 tbsp of Red Chili
- ยฝ tbsp of Mushroom Powder
- 1 tsp of White Pepper
Batter:
- Salt & Pepper
- ยฝ cup of Corn Starch
- 1 cup of Rice Flour
- 1 Egg
- โ cup of Soda Water (COLD)
- 2 tsp of Garlic Powder
- 1.5 tsp of Paprika
- 2 tsp of Chili Powder (optional)
Adding Flavor After Deep Frying
To give your fried food a boost of flavor after frying, I love a seasoning mix or a sauce. Just like Taiwan’s night markets, the flavoring is what truly completes a dish. There areย many variations, and every restaurant has its take on the seasoning mix or sauce.
Depending on how spicy, salty, and garlicky you want your end results to be, you can adjust these seasoning measurements to your liking.
Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken
- 6 Pieces of Boneless Chicken Thigh with the skin on (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 2.5 Tbsp of Soy Sauce
- 3 Tbsp of Chinese Cooking Wine (optional)
- 2 Minced Garlic ~ 1 tbsp
- 1 Tbsp of Five Spice Powder
- One Large Egg
- 3.5 Tbsp of Rice Flour
- 1.5 Cup of Thai Basil
- 2 Cup of Tapioca Starch
Salt and Pepper Short Ribs
These short ribs are coated in an addicting salt and pepper seasoning that is finger-licking good. I love all the variations of this recipe, so my homemade Salt and Pepper Short Ribs versionsย combine them together. Marinated, deep fried, then tossed in the delicious seasoning, you won’t be able to eat just one. This is the pork dish you need when you’re craving savory, crunchy, and spicy.
- 1.5 lb of Pork Short Ribs
- 2 tbsp of Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp of White Pepper
- 1 tbsp of Garlic Powder
- 2.5 tbsp of Chinese Cooking Wine (optional)
- 1 Large Egg
- 3 tbsp of Corn Starch
- ยผ cup of Tapioca Starch
Seasoning Powder:
- ยพ tsp of salt
- ยฝ tsp of garlic powder
- 1 tsp of white pepper
- ยฝ tsp of ground Sichuan peppercorn
- 1 tsp of mushroom powder
- ยผ tsp of ground chili
- 6 cloves of garlic (minced)
- 3 red chili (chopped)
- 2 green onion (chopped)
Double Fry For Extra Crispiness
I’ve talked about how adding breading or batter can add to crispiness, but there’s more. To make your fried food crispier, double fry them! What is double frying? Double frying is when you fry twice, first at a lower temperature then a higher one. The first stage cooks the food, while the second crisps it up. This method is best for studier foods that don’t over cook or fall apart. It gives your fried foods and extra crispy texture that lasts fresher longer.
Taiwanese Fried Wings
Taiwanese Fried Wings is an easy and affordable party dishย made with ingredientsย that you can find at your local supermarket. This chicken wing recipe uses a similar batter and can be made using theย typical deep frying method, or by air frying. I have the recipe for both. Of course, double frying gives it an even more delightful crunch.
- 1.5 lb of Chicken Wings and Drumettes
- 2 tbsp of Soy Sauce
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to season
- 2.5 tbsp of minced Garlic
- 1 Egg
- 1.5 cup corn starch
- โ cup soda water (cold)
Deep Fried Sesame Balls
My Grandma used to make these Deep Fried Sesame Balls during Chinese New Year, and I’m so excited to share this recipe! This delicious fried dessert takes only 5 ingredients, and is super easy! ย Nothing beats my grandmaโs recipe that is super simple and highly delicious!ย When you bite into the Sesame ball, it is crispy on the outside and steamy and sweet on the inside.ย You can add many different fillings to it, such asย Red Bean Paste, Yam Sweet Paste, Lotus Seed Paste, or Taro Paste.ย
- 1 cup of Glutinous Rice Flour
- 2.5 tbsp of Sugar
- 100 ml of HOT Water (Make sure itโs HOT**)
- ยผ cup of RAW Sesame Seeds
- ยฝ cup of Red Bean Paste or Filling (Optional) โ Homemade Recipe in my Holiday E-cookbook
All are good and easy to follow. Congratulations
Love this roundup of deep fry recipes and tipsโespecially the cleanup advice!