Best Crispy Fried Leek Rings Recipes

Crispy Fried Leek Rings image

Provided by TROY RAY

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large leek
3/4 c self rising flour [you may need an additional tablespoon or two for the correct consistency of batter]
1/2 c whole milk or buttermilk
2 Tbsp shallots, grated fine on a microplane
1 Tbsp cornstarch [plus extra to "dredge" sliced leek rings]
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp white pepper, ground
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, optional
3 c peanut oil [approximate - enough for frying]

Steps:

1. Slice leek from the bottom [white] part to where the stalk becomes light / medium green in 3/8" to 1/2" rings. Carefully separate them into separate rings, discarding the tight, white centers.
2. Immerse rings in ice water and clean carefully. Remove, drain and carefully pat dry.
3. "Dredge" rings in cornstarch. Set aside.
4. Preheat peanut oil to 375 degrees.
5. Place flour in a bowl and whisk in milk. Add grated shallot. The batter should be the consistency of thin pancake batter. When you've achieved this, whisk in remaining ingredients.
6. Coat leek rings [in small batches] with the batter. Shake of excess and drop in oil and fry until deep, golden brown. Drain and sprinkle with sea or kosher salt while hot. Repeat steps until all rings are complete.
7. Fantastic on their own as a side dish, but equally as delicious on a burger, in a salad, or as a topping for soup. Enjoy!

Crispy Cornmeal Fried Leek Rings (Inspired by Alton & Ina) - Eat Like No One Else image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 small to medium leeks (cut into rings)
1 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 stone ground corn meal (any color)
1 quart canola (peanut, or vegetable oil)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Take off the dark green parts of the leeks, save them for your compost pile. Slice the leeks into rings. The rings don't need to be separated.
Soak the leeks rings in a bowl of water to remove dirt (it should sink to the bottom).
Soak the leeks in the buttermilk for 10 to 15 minutes.
Combine the flour, corn meal, and salt and pepper to taste in a mixing bowl.
Heat your oil to 350 degrees in an electric deep fryer or a Dutch Oven with a fry thermometer attached.
When the oil is to temperature, dredge the rings into the flour mixture and then add to the oil. Don't overcrowd them.
Fry the rings for 60-90 seconds or until golden brown. Remove to a cooling rack and add additional kosher salt if needed.