Those Deep Fried Things

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 4

Crispy and Delicious Deep Fried Things Recipe

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

490

Sugar

Fat

38g

Deep fried things are a favorite appetizer of many people. These scrumptious fried treats are commonly served in pubs, bars and restaurants. Different cultures have their variations of deep-fried snacks, but they all share one thing in common - they are delicious! This recipe for deep fried things uses ground beef as the filling. The filling is seasoned with salt, pepper, onion, and water for extra flavour. The pastry dough is light and flaky, which adds to its incredible taste. It's always better to make your pastry dough, but you can also use store-bought dough if you are short on time. The deep fried things are served with your favorite dipping sauce, be it ketchup, Sriracha, mayonnaise, sour cream or anything else! This recipe is easy to follow and perfect for beginners who are looking to make their first appetizer.

Instructions

1.	In a bowl, mix ground beef, salt, pepper, onion and water together until well combined.
2.	Roll out the pastry dough with a rolling pin to your preferred thickness.
3.	Using a cookie cutter of your choice, cut out the pastry circles.
4.	Place a tablespoon of meat mixture in the center of each pastry circle.
5.	Fold the dough in half and press the edges down with a fork to seal the filling inside.
6.	Fill a deep, heavy-bottomed skillet with lard and heat over medium-high heat. Once the temperature reaches 375°F, you can start frying.
7.	Fry the deep fried things in small batches for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
8.	Take out the deep fried things from the pan and place on a paper towel to drain off any excess oil.
9.	Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

PROS

The crispy and crunchy texture of these deep fried things is unbeatable! They are perfect to impress your guests at any party.

CONS

These deep fried things are high in calories and fat content because they are deep-fried.
So, they should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Unfortunately, these deep fried things do not have any significant health benefits.
However, the ground beef used in the filling provides protein and essential amino acids to the body.

	1 lb ground beef
	2 teaspoons salt
	3/4 teaspoon pepper
	1 medium onion
	1/2 cup water
	1 block lard
	pastry dough , per dough recipe