Deep-Frying Recipes

I enjoy preparing this lovely cruller recipe with my grandchildren. The make-ahead dough is great for a gathering. —Muriel Lerdal,...

Our three children grew pumpkins to sell. During harvest, it was time to make these scrumptious doughnuts. The orange frosting...

These old-fashioned fried apple rings are the perfect way to end a fun homemade meal. —Bernice Snowberger, Monticello, Indiana

An avid cook, I am constantly trying to come up with recipes for leftovers. This one gives a whole new...

This super-simple finger food makes an awesome appetizer and is perfect for potlucks. I serve these crispy pork rolls with...

These spudnut doughnuts have been popular in the U.S. since the 1940s. Make them as directed or check out the...

It doesn't take long for a platter of these buttermilk doughnuts to vanish. Our grandkids go for them in a...

You’ll never believe the secret to these ground beef egg rolls is a packaged coleslaw mix.

My daughter brought this recipe home from her high school economics class more than 30 years ago. It's one of...

Living near the Mexican border, we've developed a love of spicy cuisine. I came up with this recipe by mixing...

Edna Bullet of Wilburton, Oklahoma adds garlic powder and red pepper flakes to the cornmeal that creates these golden hush...

This is an old southern apple fritter recipe. When we got home from a trip through the South years ago,...

This delicious banana treat is sure to be a hit in your home. They are so yummy served with ice...

As a special treat in winter, my parents would make a double batch of these doughnuts to welcome us six...

Try this homemade long john doughnut recipe. These long john doughnuts taste as if they were just purchased from your...

I've been fixing these cookies for so long, I don't recall where the recipe came from. They're a "must" at...

Our potato latkes recipe creates crispy, oniony latkes with a lacy exterior and creamy center. They’re the perfect vehicle for...

Fridays aren't fasting days anymore, but fried cod fish is still a great way to kick off the weekend. This...

This crispy, dainty pastry dusted with confectioners' sugar has an eggy flavor similar to cream puffs. I honor my Ukrainian...

There's no need to run to the bakery for delicious jelly doughnuts! These sweet treats are lighter than air. I've...

Whenever we have a neighborhood fish fry, these hush puppies are part of the menu. They're crisp and golden with...

These crisp and crunchy coconut shrimp make a tempting appetizer or a fun change-of-pace main dish. The coating adds a...

These spicy hush puppies make a wonderful side dish to fish. They taste best when served warm.

You won't settle for store-bought chips again after munching these crispy deep-fried snacks. Seasoned with chili powder and cayenne pepper,...

My mom's deep-fried rice balls, flavored with traditional Italian cheeses, make a hearty main dish. She serves them with her...

Making these doughnuts has long been a custom in my French Canadian family. I remember helping with these tender treats...

My mother and I used to make several batches of these butternut squash doughnuts at a time. They're not only...

You don’t have to feel poor after you pay in for your taxes. These sandwiches will star on the table...

Field editor Christine Wilson of Sellersville, Pennsylvania shared this appealing appetizer. Sweet Vidalia onion rings are deep-fried to a crispy...