JOHN McLEMORE / COOKBOOK AUTHOR "Dadgum That's Good"
DEEP-FRIED OREOS
- 1 gallon cooking oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 ½ cups pancake mix
- 1 (18 ounce) package Oreo cookies
- ½ cup confectioners sugar
Fill Butterball or Masterbuilt Fryer with oil. Heat to 375° F, this will take approximately 15 to 20 minutes. In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and vegetable oil. Stir in the pancake mix until no dry lumps remain. Dip the cookies into the batter one at a time, and carefully place into the hot oil, frying only 4 or 5 at a time to avoid overcrowding. Fry the cookies 1 minute per side, until they are golden brown. Drain on a paper towel. Sprinkle with confectioners sugar and serve warm.
FRIED WINGS
- 1 gallon cooking oil
- 2 lbs. chicken wings
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Fill Butterball of Masterbuilt Fryer with oil to the MAX line. Heat to 375° F; this will take approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Place wings in a large bowl. Pour soy sauce over wings, cover and chill in refrigeratior for 1 hour. Drain and pat dry with paper towels. Place wings into the fryerbasket and carefully lower into the fryer; cook for 10 to 12 minutes, turning occasionally. Be careful not to overcrowd or stack wings in the basket. Using a metal spatula or slotted spoon, remove wings from fryer and place in a single layer on paper towels. In a small bowl, combine pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Sprinkle mixture over wings, turning to coat both sides.
