Gluten Free Fried Foods

One thing I miss the most is fried foods.  You know- all those breaded and fried appetizers at restaurants… chicken tenders, cheese sticks, jalapenos, mushrooms, the list goes on and on.  We aren’t even supposed to eat the french fries since they are fried in the same oil as rest of these amazing foods. I have heard of a few restaurants that will clean out a fryer and replace the oil just for someone with celiac(this is rare), AND I know of one place in St. Louis with a dedicated gluten free fryer: Corner Pub & Grill!

I have figured out a way to get my fix at home.  I can now make breaded buffalo chicken tenders and other fried goodies!

I’m not a chef, or close to be calling myself a “good cook,” but I can find my way around the kitchen and figure some things out on my own.  When I mention on Twitter (@switch2gf) that I made some fried food, I always get questions on how I did it.  It is pretty simple!

What you need:

• Chicken (Can be substituted for anything else you want.  I also fry shrimp frequently.)
• Corn Meal  (Some people use corn starch, but I like the texture of corn meal better.)
• Olive Oil
• Egg

My Ingredients

Optional:

• Seasonings: salt, pepper, garlic salt
• Cheese
• Hot sauce

Preparation Steps:

1. Cut chicken into slices- size of your choice.
2. Beat egg into a bowl.
3. Mix corn meal and other seasonings into separate bowl.
4. Heat oil in pan.

Ready to go!

Cooking Steps:

1. Dip chicken in egg.
2. Cover egg covered chicken in corn meal and other seasonings.
3. Place into pan with oil.
4. Rotate and cook until golden.
5. Add cheese- if you want to make it a little more unhealthy, but GOOD.
6. You could stop here, but I like to add some hot sauce.

Almost ready!

With cheese!

Ready to Serve!

BAM!  You’re done.  From the time I start getting read to the time I am completely cleaned up and eating is under 20min.  What a great, easy, and quick meal!

Please share your feedback, variations and photos.  I will add your recipes and photos to this article.