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Like battered fish tacos, perfectly crispy churros, chicken-fried steak with pepper gravy, and more.

Crispy. Golden. Fluffy. Bubbe would approve.

Shrimp, fennel, and mushrooms make for an impeccable version of this light and crispy Italian starter.

Whether you want them air-fried, baked, or classic, these Parmesan-crusted wedges satisfy.

With minimal filler, tons of crab, and bold spice, these crab patties are the ones to beat.

A festive eggplant dish great for gatherings.

Pork rind-crusted chicken is outrageous—outrageously good. Popular with children and adults alike, it’s a protein-packed gift that’s good for any occasion.

A crisp, gluten-free snack that pairs well especially well with drinks, these cheesy panisse have the perfect custardy texture and buttery flavor.

With custardy tofu, a fragrant scallion sauce, and smoky bonito flakes, this restaurant-quality dish is an impressive appetizer or main for dinner at home.

A golden brown, lacy fritter filled with summer’s sweetest corn.

Frozen cauliflower deserves to be more than a side. Here a quick zap in the microwave primes the veggie crumbles to become a hearty vegetarian main.

These stuffed buns start with a sour cream dough, then put frozen veggies toward the hearty filling.

These stuffed buns are everything frozen pizza pockets dream of being.

This manicotti recipe is made with crepes instead of dried pasta, for a result that’s both delicate and hardy.

Crispy on the outside, caramelly and soft within—you’ll find these plantain-stuffed turon disappear in an instant, especially when served hot with vanilla ice cream on the side.

These two skillet-size latkes are a faster, smoother road to party time. Serve right away or make in advance and let the guests slice their own pieces.

This recipe for crispy fried shallots is easy to make and extremely versatile—use the shallots in green bean casserole, or to top a salad or rice.

For the best fried green tomatoes, swap cornmeal for a crispy panko crust, then serve with a creamy sauce or tuck them into a pimento cheese sandwich.

This crispy fried catfish recipe from Nashville icon Arnold’s requires some prep and patience, but the crunchy cornmeal crust is worth it.

Turn classic chicken piccata into a salad by using the lemon-and-caper-spiked pan sauce as the base for a warm vinaigrette.

A touch of cornstarch ensures a crisp coating for these shallow-fried cutlets.

Cottage cheese (yes, really) gives these pan-fried goodies moisture and richness.

Make this easy recipe for tostones for any get-together. The twice-fried plantains with creamy, spicy cilantro dipping sauce is the ultimate party flex.

This green bean stir-fry is a punchy holiday side dish, featuring a crunchy hazelnut-sage topping and a lush brown butter vinaigrette.