Good news for anyone whose appetite for crunchy snacks outpaces their counter space: You don’t need a deep fryer to make excellent fried foods at home. So long as you have the right cooking oil for the job and keep an eye on the temperature, you can whip funnel cakes, onion rings, jalapeño poppers, and more from the comfort of your kitchen.
Before we get into this list of our favorite fried foods, a warning—well, perhaps it’s more like an apology. We’re going to say “crispy” and “crunchy” a lot. There’s really no way around it—no synonyms are quite as evocative—and ultimately, it’s a big part of why you’re here, right? The crisp and crunch of it all? (We imagine you’re nodding.)
On to our crispiest, most golden-brown fried foods for your crunching pleasure.
