483 delicious fried recipes from around the world
Crispy fried dumplings with a savory meat filling, a popular Cypriot meze dish that offers a delightful contrast between its crunchy exterior and tender interior.
Sweet and savory fried dumplings that are a popular side dish in Jamaica, often served with jerk chicken or fried fish. They have a slightly sweet flavor from sugar and a hint of spice from nutmeg.
A vibrant and hearty Colombian mixed grill, Fritanga is a celebratory platter featuring an assortment of perfectly fried and grilled meats, starchy sides, and traditional accompaniments. It's a quintessential street food and a popular choice for gatherings.
Light and airy fried dough balls, often served with a spicy tamarind sauce or curried mango chutney. Pholourie is a popular street food snack in Trinidad and Tobago, enjoyed by many.
Crispy fried yuca served with savory fried pork rinds (chicharrón) and often accompanied by curtido (a pickled cabbage slaw) and a tomato-based sauce. A popular street food and appetizer.
Crispy fried empanadas filled with a generous amount of melty white Venezuelan cheese. A beloved breakfast and snack.
Sweet, fried rice fritters filled with creamy dulce de leche, offering a delightful contrast of textures and flavors. These are a popular sweet treat, often enjoyed with coffee or as a dessert.
Makoenya are a popular Lesotho treat, similar to doughnuts, made from a simple dough of flour, sugar, yeast, and water, then deep-fried until golden brown. They are often enjoyed plain or dusted with cinnamon sugar.
A savory fritter originating from the Azuero Peninsula, specifically Chitre, made with grated green plantains and filled with seasoned shredded fish, typically tuna or corvina. They are deep-fried to a golden crisp.
A classic Dominican coastal dish featuring a whole fried red snapper served with crispy fried plantains (tostones) and a refreshing side salad. The fish is typically seasoned simply to highlight its natural flavor, and the tostones provide a satisfying crunch.
Smultringer are traditional Norwegian doughnuts, often spiced with cardamom, and are a popular treat, especially around Christmas. They are typically small, ring-shaped, and fried to a golden crisp, with a tender interior. While often enjoyed plain, they can also be served with a simple glaze or dusted with sugar.
Savory fried or baked turnovers filled with a rich, seasoned ground beef mixture, often including hard-boiled eggs and olives. A staple snack and appetizer throughout Paraguay.
Brazilian chicken croquettes - teardrop-shaped fried dough filled with creamy shredded chicken. A beloved and iconic snack in Brazil, often resembling a small chicken drumstick.
A popular Indonesian street food, Batagor are savory fried fish dumplings, typically made with mackerel or other white fish, mixed with tapioca starch and seasonings, then stuffed into tofu and wonton wrappers. Served with a rich, sweet and savory peanut sauce and a drizzle of sweet soy sauce (kecap manis). This recipe focuses on the classic preparation, a beloved specialty from Bandung.
Savory and tender meatballs made with a base of mashed potatoes and ground meat, seasoned with herbs and spices, then fried to a golden crisp.
Onde-onde are delightful Indonesian sweet treats made from glutinous rice flour, filled with sweet mung bean paste, and coated in sesame seeds before being deep-fried to a golden, puffed perfection. They are a popular snack with Chinese-Indonesian heritage.
Cuentitas are small, fried dough balls, often served as a sweet treat or snack. They are typically made from a simple flour and water dough, seasoned with anise, and then deep-fried until golden brown. They can be enjoyed plain or dusted with sugar.
Tirokroketes are delightful Greek cheese croquettes, featuring a crispy fried exterior and a warm, savory cheese filling, perfectly complemented by a drizzle of sweet honey. They make an excellent appetizer or mezze.
Barbajuan are small, deep-fried pastries, often shaped like a half-moon, originating from Monaco. They are typically filled with a savory mixture of ricotta cheese, Swiss chard, and leeks, offering a delightful balance of creamy, earthy, and slightly sweet flavors. Barbajuan is considered the national dish of Monaco and is especially popular during national celebrations.
Sichenyky are savory Ukrainian fish cakes, often made with white fish, finely chopped onions, herbs, and sometimes bread or potato for binding. They are typically pan-fried until golden brown and crispy, offering a delightful texture and a taste of traditional Ukrainian home cooking. These are a wonderful way to enjoy fish in a comforting and flavorful preparation.
Delicate Swiss apple fritters, often enjoyed as a sweet treat or dessert. Thinly sliced apples are coated in a light batter and fried until golden brown and crispy, then dusted with powdered sugar.
Mandocas are traditional sweet fried dough rings from the Zulia state of Venezuela, featuring the unique sweetness of ripe plantain and panela (unrefined whole cane sugar), complemented by salty queso blanco and aromatic anise seeds. They are a popular breakfast or snack item.
Sychky are small, savory fried patties made from farmer's cheese, often mixed with a binder like egg and flour, and sometimes herbs or spices. They are typically pan-fried until golden brown and crispy on the outside, with a soft, cheesy interior. This dish is a comforting and simple way to enjoy farmer's cheese, often served as a side dish or a light meal.
Authentic Greek fried squid rings, known as Kalamarakia Tiganita, are a quintessential taverna dish. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and best enjoyed with a generous squeeze of fresh lemon. A taste of the Greek seaside.
