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Frying Is Best Done On The Grill! (6 Recipes, 1 Article)

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Frying indoors is a pain. It smells, spatters all over the stove and counter and exhaust fan, sets off the smoke alarm. Or you have to buy a special deep fryer that eats up counter or closet space. But if you do it on your grill, who cares if there are spatters, smoke, and there is no smoke alarm. Frying is a project for your grill. Here are some articles and recipes that will show you how to make great fried chicken, onion rings, and more on your grill.

grill frying chicken

How To Fry – And Here’s The Genius – Do it On Your Grill!

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Here's why and how you should fry foods on your gas grill. Outside on a gas grill, you don't have to worry about the smell, the smoke alarm, or oil spattering on the stove and counters. And you never have undercooked chicken.
Frying chicken

Make This Fried Chicken Recipe On The Grill And Skip The Mess!

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Fried chicken is easy to do on the grill with no mess, no smell, and no smoke alarms. Plus, the grill grate serves as a rack for drip drying the fried chicken. Give it a try with this recipe roughly based on KFC fried chicken!
Nashville hot chicken in serving basket

Nashville Hot Chicken: Fiery, Juicy, And Made At Home

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Nashville Hot Chicken is fried chicken for people who like it spicy. Variations include crispy fried chicken that is dipped, brushed, or showered with some kind of hot pepper mixture. Some even put hot pepper in the fry oil. Here is our twist on the traditional recipe, including taking the deep frying outdoors!
Deep fried snickers in paper boat

How To Make Deep Fried Snickers® Candy Bars Without the Mess

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Clint Cantwell, AmazingRibs.com President And BBQ Personality

There's something truly decadent about deep fried candy bars and now you can make them at home with this simple recipe. By deep frying outdoors on the grill, you avoid that lingering smell and oily mess in your kitchen. The airy batter gives way to a deliciously warm and melty chocolate candy center.
Platter filled with tempura battered fried vegetables

Easy Tempura Beer Batter For Deep Frying

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Tempura batter is light, lacy, and ultra crispy. It is ideal for deep frying vegetables and seafood. In this recipe, the bubbles from beer or club soda help achieve the right texture.
Deep fried pickles in a serving platter

Fried Pickles Are An Addictive Appetizer, Especially When Prepared On The Grill

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Clint Cantwell, AmazingRibs.com President And BBQ Personality

Why fry inside? Your outdoor grill handles the job better and makes incomparable fried pickles. Coated in a light and airy tempura batter, this delicious fried pickle recipe is a novel appetizer for your next cookout. Be prepared to make multiple batches, as everyone will be clamoring for more.
Fried green tomato burger with comeback sauce

Fried Green Tomato Burgers That’ll Make Any Southerner Swoon

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Clint Cantwell, AmazingRibs.com President And BBQ Personality

Take a trip to the south thanks to this burger recipe featuring fried green tomatoes and comeback sauce. Green tomatoes are sliced, breaded, and deep fried to golden perfection. Crunchy with just a hint of tartness, the fried green tomatoes pair perfectly with the burger patty and a classic Southern comeback sauce.

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Published On: 5/9/2019 Last Modified: 6/24/2024

 

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