Best Crispy Fried Meatloaf Recipes

CRISPY FRIED MEATLOAF

Steps:

• 1. FOR THE MEATLOAF: In a large bowl, combine the beef, egg, onion, milk, bread crumbs, and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste and place in a lightly greased 5x9-inch loaf pan, or form into a loaf and place in a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
• 2. In a separate bowl, combine the brown sugar, mustard and ketchup. Mix well and pour over the meatloaf.
• 3. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 1 hour. Let it cool and then refrigerate for 2 hours or more.
• 4. TO FRY: Set three wide, shallow dishes in a row on the counter. Put the flour in the first dish. Crack the egg into the second dish and beat it lightly with a fork. Put the panko in the third dish and toss with salt and pepper.
• 5. Cut the cold meatloaf into slices and set aside.
• 6. Dredge a slice of meatloaf in the flour and then in the egg. Lay the slice in the crumbs and make sure you cover every part of it. Set aside and repeat step with all of the slices. When all are coated, refrigerate for an additional ten to fifteen minutes to let the bread crumbs set.
• 7. When ready to cook, pour oil into a heavy duty sided pan. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it immediately and vigorously bubbles.
• 8. With a slotted metal spatula, carefully slip the breaded meatloaf into the oil. Fry until golden brown on both sides, about 1 minute per side, using the spatula to carefully turn the slices. Transfer to a plate with paper towels, sprinkle lightly with salt, and let sit briefly to drain excess oil. Serve hot.

MEATLOAF WITH FRIED ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350*.
• In a large bowl, combine meat, eggs, ketchup, dry ranch dressing mix.and mix well.
• Add a can of Durkee's french fried onions --
• Shape into a loaf and fit into a 9x5" pan.
• Bake uncovered loosely fitted with foil.at 350* for 50-60 minutes.
• or until meat is thoroughly cooked.

MY MOM'S FRIED MEATLOAF

Steps:

• 1. In a large mixing bowl combine all the ingredients.
• 2. Mix with your hands.
• 3. Mix thoroughly until all the spices are combined together with the hamburger.
• 4. Shape into an oblong shape in your hands.
• 5. Place in heavy skillet and cover with a lid.
• 6. Fry on medium heat until crispy brown and turn onto their sides ; you may need to prop them against each other to hold them on their sides , you can remove the lid at this point if so desired to so you can watch it closer so they don't burn.
• 7. Continue browning until all four sides are fried crispy.
• 8. Serve along side a favorite side dish and enjoy!!

MEATLOAF WITH FRIED ONIONS AND RANCH SEASONING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, combine meat, eggs, ketchup, stuffing mix, ranch dressing mix and fried onions.
• Shape into loaf and fit into 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.
• Bake, covered loosely with foil, at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 to 60 minutes, or until meat is thoroughly cooked.

FRENCH ONION MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray; spread ketchup and brown sugar over the bottom.
• Combine beef, French-fried onions, bread crumbs, eggs, sour cream, milk, soup mix, garlic, salt, pepper, and ginger in a large bowl. Mix well and shape into a loaf over the ketchup and brown sugar.
• Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

SEXY AIR-FRIED MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Combine pork and veal in a nonstick baking dish that fits inside the air fryer basket. Make a well and add egg, cilantro, bread crumbs, spring onions, black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of Sriracha salt. Mix well using your hands. Form a loaf inside the baking dish.
• Combine ketchup, chipotle chili sauce, olive oil, and molasses in a small bowl and whisk well. Set aside, but do not refrigerate.
• Cook meatloaf in the air fryer for 25 minutes without opening the basket. Remove meatloaf and top with ketchup mixture, covering the top completely. Return meatloaf to air fryer and bake until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), about 7 minutes more.
• Turn off air fryer and let meatloaf rest inside for 5 minutes. Take meatloaf out and let rest 5 minutes more before slicing and serving.

BATTER FRIED MEATLOAF SLICE

Steps:

• Dip each slice of meatloaf in egg mixture then coat with flour mixture. Heat over medium heat a little vegetable oil and the butter. Fry each slice until brown, turning once. Serve with your favorite gravy. Prep time and cooking time are approximate.