Fried Food Dinners

Hey there! Who doesn't love a bit of fried food now and then? It's that perfect kind of meal that just hits the spot, especially after a long day. We've rounded up some amazing fried food dinner recipes that are just the right mix of easy and delicious. From crispy chicken to golden fries with a twist, there's something here for everyone. These meals are sure to bring smiles around the dinner table. So, let's dive into these recipes that promise a little bit of crunch and a whole lot of yum.

Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Close-up of a hand picking up a crispy fried chicken piece garnished with green herbs. — Buttermilk Fried Chicken. Photo credit: Love From The Oven.

This Buttermilk Fried Chicken recipe produces perfectly golden brown crispy chicken with a light herb-seasoned breading. Your family will love it!
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Chicken Tatsuta (Japanese Fried Chicken)

A bowl of rice with grilled tofu and purple cabbage, topped with green herbs and a sauce, accompanied by chopsticks. — Chicken Tatsuta (Japanese Fried Chicken). Photo credit: Plates By Nat.

This chicken tatsuta is crispy, juicy and packed full of flavors. It is made with chicken breast marinated in the soy sauce mix, dusted with cornstarch and shallow fried in a pan.
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Fried Green Tomatoes With 3 Dipping Sauce Recipes

Fried green tomatoes topped with grated cheese and drizzled with a creamy sauce on a white plate. — Fried Green Tomatoes With 3 Dipping Sauce Recipes. Photo credit: Delicious Table.

These are the best Fried Green Tomatoes, a famous Southern recipe. Dip into a creamy remoulade, buttermilk ranch dressing, or comeback sauce.
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Chaliapin Steak

My take on the Chaliapin Steak recipe presented in Shokugeki no Soma - quick, easy, cheap (!) and delicious!
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Fried Zucchini

Fried breaded chicken tenders served in a metal basket lined with paper, placed on a striped cloth. — Fried Zucchini. Photo credit: Amanda's Cookin.

Crispy parmesan fried zucchini rounds are super easy to make in a skillet at home in under 20 minutes total!
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Japanese Tonkatsu Deep Fried Pork Cutlets

Sliced breaded chicken cutlets served on a bed of green lettuce leaves on a white plate. — Japanese Tonkatsu Deep Fried Pork Cutlets. Photo credit: Oh My Food Recipes.

Crispy and tasty Japanese tonkatsu, deep fried pork cutlets, is hard to stop. This tonkatsu recipe shows you how to make crispy pork katsu.
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Easy Homemade Chicken and Waffles Recipe

A stack of waffles topped with fried chicken and a dusting of powdered sugar, served on a yellow-patterned plate. — Easy Homemade Chicken and Waffles Recipe. Photo credit: Two Kids & A Coupon.

Make your own homemade chicken and waffles at home with this easy recipe. Here is how to make it for your family!
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Crispy German Schnitzel With Fondue Schnitzel Sauce

A plate of breaded fish fillets with fries, drizzled with tartar sauce, accompanied by lemon wedges and a glass of beer on a dark wooden table. — Crispy German Schnitzel With Fondue Schnitzel Sauce. Photo credit: The Sage Apron.

This German Schnitzel recipe can be made with pork, chicken, turkey or veal! Serve it with our yummy schnitzel sauce: Alpine Cheese Fondue!
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Bisquick Oven Fried Chicken

A freshly baked cheese and herb scone garnished with parsley on a white plate. — Bisquick Oven Fried Chicken. Photo credit: The Feathered Nester.

An easy recipe for crispy Bisquick fried chicken that can be oven-baked or air fryer. This healthy oven-fried chicken is tastier than classic Shake n Bake!
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Chinese Orange Chicken

A plate of crispy orange chicken garnished with fresh orange slices. — Chinese Orange Chicken. Photo credit: Oh My Food Recipes.

Discover the perfect balance of citrusy sweetness and savory goodness in every bite of our signature Chinese orange chicken for your meal!
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Fried Scallops

A plate of crispy breaded shrimp garnished with lemon wedges and parsley, served with a side of creamy dipping sauce. — Fried Scallops. Photo credit: A Table Full Of Joy.

Fried Scallops are such a tasty and delicious treat! With a crispy breading and a tender scallop inside, these will get eat up in no time!
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Fried Five Spice Chicken

Close-up of crispy fried chicken with fried basil leaves served in a blue and white ceramic bowl on a checkered tablecloth. — Fried Five Spice Chicken. Photo credit: Cooking With Lei.

Make this simple fried chicken that's crispy outside and juicy inside! The fragrant five-spice powder to give the chicken a burst of delicious flavour.
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Buttermilk Fried Chicken Recipe

A plate of crispy, golden-brown fried chicken garnished with chopped parsley. — Buttermilk Fried Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Sugar & Soul.

Buttermilk Fried Chicken marinates in seasoned buttermilk and gets coated in a seasoned flour mixture before getting fried on the stovetop!
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Italian Fried Seafood

A plate of fried seafood, including shrimp and calamari, served with lemon wedges and a side of sauce. — Italian Fried Seafood. Photo credit: An Italian In My Kitchen.

Italian fried seafood, known as fritto misto, is a popular dish in Italian cuisine. It includes a variety of mixed seafood such as shrimp & calamari.
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Copycat Texas Roadhouse Fried Pickles Recipe

A bowl of battered and fried mushrooms garnished with parsley, served on a bed of lettuce. — Copycat Texas Roadhouse Fried Pickles Recipe. Photo credit: All She Cooks.

If you like Texas Roadhouse Fried Pickles, you will love this copycat fried pickles recipe that you can make at home. It's the best appetizer around!
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Easy Fried Rice

A bowl of chicken fried rice with peas, carrots, and scrambled eggs, served on a green placemat. — Easy Fried Rice. Photo credit: Love From The Oven.

This quick and easy fried rice recipe is as versatile as it is delicious. This dine-out favorite is easy to make at home.
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Fried Chicken Sandwich

This Fried Chicken Sandwich has tender, crispy chicken that's topped with a homemade honey mustard sauce and sandwiched between toasted buns!
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Al Baik Chicken Recipe (Homemade Broast)

Fried chicken pieces served on a red and white patterned paper, accompanied by a side of fries and dipping sauces. — Al Baik Chicken Recipe (Homemade Broast). Photo credit: Chocolates & Chai.

A homemade Al Baik chicken recipe that's results in a crispy fried chicken that's full of flavour!
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Fried Cabbage With Bacon And Onions

A bowl of sautéed cabbage and crispy bacon pieces. — Fried Cabbage With Bacon And Onions. Photo credit: The Feathered Nester.

Fried Cabbage With Bacon And Onions is a seriously delicious, easy side dish! Perfect for your St. Patrick's Day meal.
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Blackstone Fried Rice

A bowl of fried rice with bacon, egg, and vegetables, served in a light blue dish, with a cloth napkin on the side. — Blackstone Fried Rice. Photo credit: The Feathered Nester.

Blackstone Fried Rice is a hibachi fried rice recipe for a delicious Japanese teppanyaki meal. Make this Blackstone recipe on your griddle!
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Korean Fried Chicken

A skillet containing general tso's chicken garnished with green onions. — Korean Fried Chicken. Photo credit: The Forked Spoon.

The Best Korean Fried Chicken - Made with crispy fried chicken pieces smothered in a Korean-inspired sweet and spicy gochujang chili sauce. Also called Yangnyeom chicken, or "seasoned chicken," this Korean fried chicken recipe is easy to make and delicious with a side of rice noodles or steamed rice.
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Better Than Takeout Chicken Fried Rice

A pan of chicken fried rice garnished with green onions on a wooden table. — Better Than Takeout Chicken Fried Rice. Photo credit: The Cookin Chicks.

Better Than Takeout Chicken Fried Rice is ready in 20 minutes and tastes even better than takeout! Budget friendly and simple to prepare!
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Chicken Fried Chicken

A breaded chicken cutlet topped with creamy gravy, served with mashed potatoes and green peas on a white plate. — Chicken Fried Chicken. Photo credit: The Cookin Chicks.

Chicken Fried Chicken is quick-cooking, crowd pleasing, Southern comfort food at its finest! Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside!
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