483 delicious fried recipes from around the world
A classic British takeaway dish featuring flaky, battered fish and thick-cut, crispy chips, traditionally served with mushy peas and malt vinegar.
Crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside, these Colombian cheese fritters are a beloved Christmas essential. Made with salty costeño cheese and tapioca starch, they puff up beautifully when fried to a golden brown.
A delightful and interactive dish where crispy fried fish pieces are served alongside a vibrant array of fresh herbs, roasted coconut, peanuts, and a sweet and savory sauce, all meant to be wrapped in fresh betel leaves. It's a celebration of textures and flavors, offering a unique culinary experience.
Sweet and savory fritters made from ripe plantains, often served as a snack or dessert, sometimes accompanied by a simple syrup or cheese.
Fataya are savory, deep-fried pastries popular in West Africa, including Burkina Faso. These handheld delights are typically filled with seasoned ground meat, onions, and spices, encased in a crispy, golden-brown dough. This recipe features a flavorful beef filling.
Colombian twice-fried green plantains, smashed and fried until perfectly crispy. These versatile discs serve as an excellent base for a variety of delicious toppings.
Bhatura is a classic North Indian leavened fried bread, known for its large, puffy, golden-brown appearance. It's a popular street food, especially in Delhi, and is traditionally served with chole (spiced chickpea curry). The dough requires a significant resting period for fermentation, which contributes to its light and airy texture.
Authentic Yucatecan panuchos are delightful corn tortillas with a pocket filled with refried beans, lightly fried until puffed and crispy, then generously topped with shredded turkey or chicken, vibrant pickled red onions (often with habanero for a kick), and creamy avocado slices. A true taste of Yucatan's street food culture.
Crispy, thin, and savory fried dough crackers, often enjoyed as a snack or appetizer, with a slightly salty and crunchy texture. They are a popular street food and beachside treat.
Fried sweet plantains - ripe plantains sliced and fried until caramelized and tender, a classic Venezuelan side dish.
Crispy, golden-brown panko-crusted deep-fried pork loin cutlets. A beloved Yoshoku (Western-influenced Japanese cuisine) classic, perfect served with shredded cabbage and tonkatsu sauce.
Pataniscas de Bacalhau are traditional Portuguese cod fritters, featuring flaky salt cod encased in a light, airy batter. They are a popular appetizer or light meal, often served with rice and salad.
Authentic Argentine churros, a beloved street food, are made from a simple choux-like dough, fried to a perfect crisp, and generously filled with creamy dulce de leche. This recipe guides you through creating these delightful treats at home.
Authentic Spanish ham croquettes featuring a rich, creamy béchamel sauce infused with finely diced Jamón Serrano, coated in crispy breadcrumbs, and fried to a perfect golden brown. A quintessential Spanish tapa.
Light and airy fried empanadas filled with a sweet cheese mixture, 'Empanadas de Viento' (wind empanadas) are a popular Ecuadorian snack or dessert, often dusted with sugar.
Crispy, sweet spirals of fried batter soaked in fragrant saffron and cardamom syrup. A festive and popular Indian sweet, often enjoyed during celebrations.
Bánh Cam are delightful Vietnamese deep-fried glutinous rice balls, traditionally filled with a sweet mung bean paste and coated in sesame seeds. They are known for their crispy exterior, chewy interior, and satisfyingly hollow center when fried correctly. A perfect sweet treat for any occasion.
Brazilian chicken croquettes - teardrop-shaped fried dough stuffed with creamy shredded chicken. A beloved and iconic Brazilian snack.
Balah el Sham are delightful Egyptian fried dough pastries, similar to churros, that are soaked in a sweet syrup. They are a popular street food and a beloved treat, especially during Ramadan.
A popular sweet pastry from Sétif, Algeria, made from semolina dough filled with dates and flavored with orange blossom water, then fried and soaked in honey syrup.
Crispy, golden-fried squid rings, a quintessential Spanish tapa and a beloved filling for bocadillos (sandwiches). This recipe delivers perfectly tender squid encased in a light, crunchy batter.
Crispy, savory fried turnovers filled with seasoned fish or chicken, often enjoyed as a popular snack or appetizer in Belize.
Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these deep-fried cassava fritters are a popular snack or appetizer. They are typically filled with cheese or seasoned ground meat, offering a delightful savory bite.
Northern Vietnamese style bánh rán are delightfully crispy, hollow fried sesame balls with a sweet mung bean filling. The key to their signature hollow interior is careful dough preparation and controlled frying temperature.
