Panko Fried Vegetables Recipes

PANKO-FRIED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Put at least 2 inches oil in a large, deep pot over medium-high heat; bring to 350 degrees (or use an electric deep-fryer). Combine the flour with 2 cups cold water; the mixture should have the consistency of thin pancake batter.
• Powder the panko by forcing it through a strainer with a spatula or pulverizing it in a blender or food processor. Dredge the vegetables first in flour, then in the tempura batter and finally in the powdered panko. Fry the vegetables in the hot oil, working in batches and turning each piece as necessary, until crisp and brown all over, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

FRIED PANKO-DIPPED PICKLE SPEARS

Steps:

• Heat oil in deep fryer or 12-inch skillet to 375°F.
• Meanwhile, in shallow bowl, stir together flour and dressing mix. In another shallow bowl, beat eggs with whisk. In third shallow bowl, place bread crumbs.
• Dip each pickle spear into flour mixture, then into egg. Dip into flour a second time, then into egg a second time. Coat pickle spear with bread crumbs.
• After all pickles have been breaded, fry in hot oil 2 to 3 minutes, turning once, or until deep golden brown. Drain fried pickles on cooling rack or paper towels.

PANKO FRIED GREEN TOMATOES AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Brown the mushrooms in a heated skillet with the butter, remove mushrooms when they are browned and set aside.
• Beat the egg, milk & hot sauce together.
• Mix some salt & pepper with the Panko crumbs.
• Lightly dust the tomato slices with flour.
• Dip the dusted slices of tomato into the egg and then the crumbs, coating both sides.
• Heat oil over medium heat.
• Brown one side of the slices, flip, add mushrooms back into the pan and brown the other side - total time for tomatoes 7 minutes.

PANKO FRIED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Combine eggs and Sriracha in a bowl and beat with a fork until well combined. Coat shrimp in egg batter, a few shrimp at a time.
• Pour panko into a shallow dish and mix in Cajun seasoning. Dredge shrimp in panko mixture.
• Heat oil in a Dutch oven or cast iron skillet over medium heat until hot. Add shrimp in batches without overcrowding the pan.
• Cook shrimp until panko is golden brown and the meat is opaque, about 3 minutes, depending on the size.

PANKO FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

Steps:

• In three separate shallow bowls, place the flour, eggs and bread crumbs. Dip tomatoes in flour, then in eggs; coat with bread crumbs., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry tomatoes, a few at a time, for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt. Serve immediately.

CRISPY, CRUNCHY PANKO BAKED POTATO FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven or deep fryer to 350'.
• Add flour onto wax paper or a bowl and set aside.
• Combine in a bowl or pan, panko breadcrumbs,salt,pepper,parmesan cheese, and seasoning salt. Set aside.
• Combine in another bowl or pan, eggs and whipping cream or milk. Set aside.
• Cut potato into potato wedges or regular french fry shape. (I leave the potato peeling on).
• Dip fries into flour then into egg mixture and then into breadcrumb mixture.
• Place on a lightly greased baking sheet and baked for 30 minutes or until done.
• Turn halfway through baking.
• NOTE: If frying -- add coated fries to deep fryer and fry 10-15 minutes or until browned and tender.