Deep Fried Main Dishes

Fried chicken. Fish Tacos. Corn dogs. Finger Steaks. When you're in the mood for crispy fried food, these 5-star recipes do it right.

platter of golden fried shrimp with cocktail sauce and lemon wedges

Perfect Fried Shrimp

close up view of Empanadas (Beef Turnovers) and sauce on the side, served with fresh herbs

Empanadas (Beef Turnovers)

a straight on view of a golden brown turkey on a white oval platter dressed with fresh herbs and sliced lemons

Simple Deep Fried Turkey

close up view of fried chicken on a cooling rack

Chef John's Buttermilk Fried Chicken

four corn dogs on a white plate with ramekins of mustard and ketchup in the background

Homemade Corn Dogs

Southern Fried Catfish

Close up on a plate of the best chicken fried steak, topped with gravy.

The Best Chicken Fried Steak

close up view of triple-dipped fried chicken, with coleslaw in a bowl behind the chicken

Triple-Dipped Fried Chicken

close up view of Zucchini Spaghetti garnished with fresh basil and grated cheese in a white bowl

That Zucchini Spaghetti Stanley Tucci Loves (Spaghetti alla Nerano)

Deep-Fried Turkey

Classic Fish and Chips

a close up view of a bowl of crispy golden-brown fried shrimp.

Crunchy Fried Shrimp

Southern Fried Chicken Livers

Honey Walnut Shrimp

overhead view looking down at Nashville hot chicken and pickle slices on top of bread and served on a plate

Chef John's Nashville Hot Chicken

high angle looking at a plate of golden brown, crispy fried chicken

Crispy Fried Chicken

Sweet and Sour Pork

Japanese-Style Deep-Fried Shrimp

Beer Batter Fish Made Great

Beer Batter Fish Made Great

Best City Chicken

high angle looking down at two fish tacos garnished with lime wedges

mid angle, looking into a plate of general tso's chicken garnished with green onions and red peppers

General Tso's Chicken

Best Fried Walleye

close up on a plate of golden-brown and crispy fried venison backstrap

Fried Venison Backstrap

Fried Mac and Cheese Balls

looking at a few golden-brown southern-style buttermilk fried chicken on a plate

Southern-Style Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Deep-Fried Tilapia

close up view of Fried Catfish Nuggets on a baking sheet

Fried Catfish Nuggets

The Best Ever Chicken Nuggets

looking down at a plate full of easy skinless golden-brown fried chicken thighs

Easy Skinless Fried Chicken Thighs

Popcorn Chicken

Light and Crispy Fried Halibut

close up view of Southern Spicy Fried Chicken strips on a plate with waffles

Southern Spicy Fried Chicken

looking down at a plate full of sesame chicken with a side of rice

Perfect Sesame Chicken

Fried Frog's Legs

Millie Pasquinelli's Fried Chicken

Mustard Fried Chicken

Beer Battered Chicken

Close up on a plate of golden-brown, crispy Lechon Kawali.

Filipino Lechon Kawali

Close up on a plate of golden-brown, crispy shrimp tempura.

Crispy Shrimp Tempura

close up on a bowl of Korean fried chicken, garnished with green onions.

Korean Fried Chicken

close up on a traditional Indiana breaded tenderloin sandwich

Traditional Indiana Breaded Tenderloin Sandwich

close up view of a Scotch Egg sliced in half, with white sauce

Chef John's Scotch Eggs

a plate of golden fried chicken

Southern Fried Chicken

Cajun Deep-Fried Turkey

Crispy Fried Fish

Easy Fried Scallops

Fried Soft-Shell Crab

Gourmet Pastelillos (Meat Pies)

Shrimp Po' Boys

close up view of a Ta'ameya (Egyptian Falafel) sandwich with tomatoes, onions and lettuce on a white plate

Ta'ameya (Egyptian Falafel)

close up view of Mochiko Chicken on a cooling rack

Mochiko Chicken

Chiles Rellenos (Stuffed Peppers)

Ashley's Chicken Katsu with Tonkatsu Sauce

close up view of Fry Bread Tacos garnished with lettuce, tomatoes and cheese on a plate

Favorite Fry Bread Tacos

Taylor's Piroshki

close up view of Spicy Korean Fried Chicken with Gochujang Sauce in a white bowl, with fresh herbs

Spicy Korean Fried Chicken with Gochujang Sauce

Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken) with Honey Mayoster Sauce

Chicken and Waffles

close up view of Crispy Beer Batter Fish & Chips with sauce in a bowl

Crispy Beer Batter Fish & Chips

Baked BBQ Fried Chicken