| Sometimes we just have to give in to the urge to | | | | 1 1/4 cup of four |
| indulge in our favorite fried foods. Whether you are | | | | 1 cup of milk |
| craving a sweet fried treat or a savory southern fried | | | | 3/4 cup of bread crumbs |
| favorite, this article has several recipes that even the | | | | 1 tsp of baking powder |
| inexperienced cook can master! So if you're in the | | | | 1 tsp of saltoil for fryingsalt and pepper |
| mood for a nice fry-up, have a look at the following | | | | Directions: |
| dishes: | | | | Heat the oil to 365 degrees F (for best results, use |
| Southern Fried Chicken Strips | | | | about 1 quart of oil in a deep fryer). Pull the onion slices |
| Ingredients: | | | | apart to separate the rings. Set them aside while you |
| 1 lb of chicken breasts, cut into strips | | | | prepare the batter. In a bowl, combine the flour, salt, |
| 1 cup buttermilk | | | | and baking powder. Roll each ring in the flour mixture |
| 1 1/4 cup of flour | | | | to coat well, then set aside. Add the milk and egg to |
| 1 tbsp of chicken instant bouillon | | | | the flour mixture and stir well. Dip the rings into the |
| 1/2 tsp oregano | | | | batter until they are well coated. Place the onion rings |
| 1 tsp paprikavegetable or peanut oil for frying | | | | on a rack or other surface on which the excess |
| Directions: | | | | batter can be drained away. Put a few rings at a time |
| In a large bowl, mix together the buttermilk, chicken | | | | in the deep fryer for about 3 minutes (or until they |
| bouillon, and oregano. Set this aside for about ten | | | | appear golden brown). Set on paper towels to drain |
| minutes, then stir well. Put the chicken strips in a large | | | | excess grease. Season with salt and pepper, then |
| bowl and pour the buttermilk/bullion/oregano mixture | | | | serve. |
| over them. Roll or stir them to ensure they are fully | | | | Donuts |
| coated. In a plastic bag, add the flour and paprika. | | | | Ingredients: |
| Chuck in a few pieces of chicken at a time, seal the | | | | 2 cups of flour |
| bag, then shake it to coat the chicken. Remove the | | | | 1/2 cup of sugar |
| chicken strips, coat them in the buttermilk mixture again, | | | | 3/8 cup of milk |
| then shake them in the flour again. Heat the oil in a | | | | 1/2 tsp of baking soda |
| large frying pan and fry the chicken pieces until they | | | | 1/4 tsp of salt |
| are golden brown all over. Drain using paper towels, | | | | 2 tbsp of shortening |
| then serve. | | | | 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract |
| Fried Fish | | | | 1 egg |
| Ingredients: | | | | 2 tbsp white vinegarconfectioner's sugar |
| 1 lb fish fillets (cod or haddock are best, but tilapia will | | | | 1 quart of oil for frying |
| do) | | | | Directions: |
| 1/4 tsp of paprika | | | | Mix together the milk and vinegar. In a separate bowl, |
| 1/2 cup of flouroil for fryingsalt and pepper (to taste) | | | | whisk together the shortening and sugar until smooth. |
| Directions: | | | | Add the egg and vanilla extract. Mix in the flour, salt, |
| In a bowl, mix together the flour, paprika, pepper, and | | | | and baking soda. When that is thoroughly blended, add |
| salt. Roll the fish in the flour mixture to evenly coat. Fill | | | | the milk and vinegar mixture. Sprinkle flour onto the |
| a skillet with about an inch of oil and preheat to about | | | | counter top and roll the dough out to about 1/3-inch |
| 375 degrees F. Fry the fish for about 10 minutes (5 | | | | thickness. Cut with a donut cutter or mold into desired |
| minutes on each side) and remove to paper towels to | | | | shape. Let them sit for about 10 minutes while you |
| drain. | | | | heat the oil in a deep skillet (bring to 375 degrees F). |
| Onion Rings | | | | Fry the donuts, on both sides, until golden brown. Drain |
| Ingredients: | | | | excess oil with paper towels, then dust with the |
| 1 onion (cut into 1/4 inch slices) | | | | confectioner's sugar. |
| 1 egg | | | | |