Fluffy and crispy, corn fritters are our new favorite Southern-fried side (sorry, hush puppies). Littered with fresh sweet ...

The entire stack is not submerged. But while the lower bananas cook, one person pours hot oil from the vessel on top of the upper ones. Later, they separate the 'fried' bananas and remove the peels.

These corn fritters use fresh, whole kernels mixed with spices, scallions and a simple batter. Corn fritters come in many types, from the cornmeal-based, deep-fried hush puppies to the more patty ...

Cook for 3 minutes until the bottom is a deep golden brown. Flip and cook the other side for another 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels and keep warm in a 200°F oven.

While it’s hard to beat fried chicken and fries from your go-to food joint, the best deep fryers can recreate restaurant-quality versions of your favorites.

Clip a deep-fry thermometer to its side and heat the lard over high heat to 360°F. 5. Lay out both rounds of pie dough and use a 4 1/2-inch round cookie cutter to cut four circles from each of them.