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For Foolproof Funnel Cakes, Ditch the Funnel
Here’s everything you need to know to get started making perfectly crispy funnel cakes at home.
Funnel Cakes
All the joy of a freshly-fried funnel cake could be yours right now.
Katsu Sando
Everything works so well together, it’s no surprise the katsu sando is becoming hugely popular outside of Japan.
Puris
This crispy fried bread is the perfect accompaniment to scoop up gravies and vegetable dishes in a thali.
Nimki
Nigella seeds give this crispy fried snack its fragrance and flavor.
Puff Puff
As the name suggests, West Africa’s most popular form of fried dough is essentially a delectable fried pillow of airy dough.
Chilaquiles Rojos
This chilaquiles recipe is the blueprint for one of my favorite comfort foods. It’s a great way to use up tortillas (or tortilla chips) that are past their optimal freshness.
How to Make Crackly, Crispy Chicharrones at Home
We've got the deets on the meaty kind, too.
Youtiao (Chinese Savory Doughnuts)
Crisp, golden brown youtiao is a staple at the Chinese breakfast table.
Fish-Fragrant Eggplant With Minced Pork
Give the humble eggplant the attention it deserves with a rich and spicy sauce.
Salt and Pepper Chile Squid
Plenty of seasoned cornstarch and a clean vat of high-heating oil is the secret to light and crispy fried salt and pepper squid.
Mochi Doughnuts
These ring-shaped mochi doughnuts use mochiko and tapioca flours to get a little extra chew and bounce.
Red-Cooked Tofu
Deep-fried tofu gets braised with shiitake mushrooms in soy sauce and Chinese wine for this easy dish.
Skip the Whole Bird and Make Crispy Fried Turkey Wings This Year
Save your precious oven space and deep-fry those flavorful wings, which remain perfectly juicy on the inside and incredibly crispy on the outside, thanks to a few tricks.
Deep-Fried Turkey With Herbs
Deep-frying a turkey is easier than you might think, plus it frees up oven space for the rest of your Thanksgiving feast.
Fried Turkey Wings With Cranberry Glaze
Love turkey but don’t want to cook a whole bird this Thanksgiving? These crispy fried turkey wings don’t require a turkey fryer and are ideal for a small gathering.
How Tempura Evolved From a Portuguese Staple to a Japanese Art
Influenced by the Portuguese, the Japanese mastered the practice of using a batter to coat and fry all sorts of vegetables, delicate leaves, and succulent seafood.
Vegetable Tempura
Use any combination of vegetables for tempura—the list is as long as the vegetables available at your market.
Is It Crispy or Is It Crunchy?
What makes a potato chip crispy, or iceberg lettuce crunchy? How do we parse the difference between the two terms? And does it even really matter?