30 fried dishes because Friday only comes once a week
Battered or crumbed? Shallow or deep-fried? We’ve never met a fried food we didn’t like and nor will you after seeing all of these.
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From seafood to cheese and chicken to dessert, the team over at Delicious has you covered when it comes to indulgent and delicious food made for Fridays.
Korean fried chicken that beats the colonel’s every time
“Korean food is often defined as bibimbap, bulgogi and kimchi, but there is so much more than that. Korean fried chicken is already justly revered here, while the barbecue also ranks among the best in the world,” says Matt Preston.
Crispy pork belly with cashew nut caramel and pickled watermelon
How do you improve on crispy, cracking pork belly? Add pickled watermelon and cashew nut caramel for the ultimate dinner party dish.
You’re sure to find a new family favourite with this ultimate pasta recipe.
Fried chicken sandwiches with homemade pickles
David Prior shares this favourite crispy crunchy chicken sandwich recipe, reminiscent of those served in US diners. Fried chicken sandwiches with homemade pickles As a condiment, we used yumm EatClean Tomato Sauce.
Parmesan chicken nuggets with three dipping sauces
The kids will absolutely adore this dish.
Relive your childhood with these deep-fried ice creams
We created this dessert to honour the great Scottish food tradition of deep-frying anything and everything. People’s uniformly happy reactions are proof that sometimes the simple things in life are the best… deep-fried! We use toffee and vanilla-flavoured ice creams that are coated in crushed honeycomb biscuits and sold impaled on a wooden popsicle-stick. If you can’t find anything similar, ice-cream sandwich bars work well, as long as they are not choc-coated. This recipe an extract from James Wirth’s cookbook, This could get messy: A guide to eating. To drinking. To doing both at the same time.
Beer-battered lemon and prawns
Silvia Colloca’s beer-battered lemon and prawns are a moreish snack, perfect for the last balmy days of summer.
Take a trip to France with these delicious goat’s cheese fritters. Goat’s cheese fritters As a condiment, we used yumm maple zest dressing.
Taiwanese food is a great mix of local dishes with influences from China, Japan and Southeast Asia. Popcorn chicken is a popular street food in Taipei, and once you try it you’ll see why. The crunchy texture of the sweet potato flour coating is incredible.
These crab and corn fritters but these corn-based fritters are seriously so good. Crab and corn fritters As a condiment, we used yumm EatClean Jalapeños Sauce.
Once you try this Japanese-inspired version of salt and pepper squid, you may never go back. Shichimi togarashi, a Japanese spice mix, takes this dish to the next level.
Deep-fried mozzarella balls with smoky tomato sauce
These crunchy golden-fried bocconcini balls are a sure-fire party nibble winner.
Next time you’re craving takeaway chicken, look no further than your own kitchen.
Indian spiced potatoes with fried egg
This turmeric potato dish is a modern, fresh take on fried egg and chips. Heartwarming and filling, works well as a small plate to share with friends.
Chocolate, olive oil and sea salt toasts
With sourdough and dark chocolate, this is a grown-up version of Nutella on toast.
Deep-fried Nutella jaffle ice cream sandwich
Hot, cold, smooth, crunchy, sweet, salty, beautiful and messy. You need this.
Korean barbecue chicken fried rice
Fried rice that doesn’t require home delivery and wait-time? That’s our kind of quick and easy midweek meal.
“My cauli fried rice is an update on the classic Chinese dish and is a good source of fibre, protein and vitamin C,” says Phoebe Wood. “But beware, it’s so good you won’t be able to stop at one bowl.”
Smoked trout fishcakes with pea and watercress salad
These smoked trout fish cakes can be presented as part of a starter platter or served with vegetables as a stand alone meal.
Popcorn prawn rolls with Sriracha mayo
Warning: these prawn-loaded, chilli-laced bite-sized rolls are seriously addictive.
In Bali “there’s a balance between raw and cooked, sweet and sour,” says chef Geoff Lindsay, whose restaurant Saigon Street is doing well on the island. “There was nothing like it here with that lighter, fresher style as well as being fresh produce driven, which is what Bali’s all about as well.” These crispy rice fried prawns are the epitome of that style and taste.
Chicken Kyiv with cabbage slaw
This quick stress-free crumbed chicken is perfect for the holidays. This healthy dish is best served with a good glass of wine and even better company.
Matt Preston’s brandy butter fried pudding is the perfect post-Christmas treat
Matt Preston turns his leftover Christmas pudding into a shamefully delicious dessert by adding brandy, a frying pan and some cheese.
Serve these spicy corn fritters with a sweet chilli dipping sauce for an enticing entree.
Just when you thought you didn’t need another reason to make a cheese toastie, Billie McKay goes and raises the bar.
Spaghetti fritters with salami and zucchini
Put a new spin on everyone’s favourite cucina with this easy weeknight recipe.
Tempura prawn rice paper rolls with chilli mayonnaise
These rice paper rolls are filled with crunchy tempura prawns, avocado and spicy mayonnaise.
These Italian-style doughnuts are filled with a rich vanilla cream.
Discover the sweet syrup-coated South African version of the doughnut. Each one is neatly plaited into a piece of deep-fried deliciousness.
Entertain in style this summer with this gourmet platter of Panko and pea-crumbed snapper.
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