Crispy Fried Steak Nuggets

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Homemade Fried Steak Nuggets Recipe. A crispy, golden snack or appetizer made with tender steak cubes coated in a cheese seasoned crust.

Crispy Fried Steak Nuggets

These Steak Nuggets are everything you crave in a bite sized snack or appetizer. Crispy, cheesy, and irresistibly juicy. Tender chunks or cubes of steak are coated in a golden, cheesy breading and fried until perfectly crunchy on the outside while staying melt-in-your-mouth tender inside. Yummy! Whether you’re serving them as a fun appetizer, a satisfying snack, or even a bold main dish, they’re sure to disappear fast. Especially with your favorite dipping sauce on the side! Irresistible, stovetop cooking, method for the crispiness.

FAQ’s

Does cornstarch make meat crispy?

Pure cornstarch is gluten free. Therefor inhabits gluten development and makes the process of crispy fried breading snappier and crispier while frying. cornstarch also absorbs the oils in the meat. Providing delicious crispy fried steak nuggets. Cornstarch also makes a crispier finish than flour.

How to get breading to stay on fried steak nuggets?

The trick is to once you have dipped the steak nuggets in egg and the breading mixture. Place in the freezer for at least 30 minutes, to chill. This prevents the breading from sliding off and lets it set, before frying.

How to get a good crust on steak bites?

To prevent the breading crust from falling off while frying. Leave them to fry all in one layer in the pan, without tossing and turning. Give them about 2 minutes before turning over to brown on the other side.

Ingredients for Crispy Fried Steak Nuggets

1. beef steak, cut into chunks.
2. Egg
3. Parmesan cheese
4. pork panko (can grind pork rinds)
5. Oil for frying
6. salt
7. Parsley to garnish

How To make Crispy Fried Steak Nuggets

• Combine Pork Panko, Parmesan cheese and salt in one bowl. For an alternative breading or batter see the notes in the recipe attached.
• Beat 1 egg in another bowl.
• Dip chunks or cubed tender pieces of steak into the egg, then the breading. Place on a wax or parchment lined baking sheet or pan, and freeze for 30 minutes. This will set the breading coating and prevent it from falling off when frying.

• Heat oil to 162 deg. C (325 deg. F) then fry steak nuggets until browned, about 2-3 minutes. For alternative method to see if oils are ready to fry in. (see the recipe attached)
• Layer the steak nuggets in one even layer in the frying pan, and do not move for abut 2 minutes, then turn over and fry finish for the same amount of time. Until brown. This way the batter will not be detached while frying.
• Transfer to a paper towel lined plate and sprinkle with salt and parsley to serve.
• If you want to serve as a snack or appetizer a sauce or dip can be provided.

• Serving for a meal with sides is also an idea. They will go very quickly.

Substitute ingredient for the breading:

• a substitute for pork panko can be ground pork rinds mixed with some flour and then the Parmesan cheese. for a tasty breading.
• you may also use crushed cornflakes, coconut flakes, crushed pretzels, cracker crumbs, crushed potato chips, crushed tortilla chips.

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