Best 8 Deep Fried Walnuts Recipes

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Deep-fried walnuts are a unique and delicious snack or dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The combination of the crunchy outer shell and the soft, nutty interior makes for a truly irresistible treat. Additionally, walnuts are packed with essential nutrients, such as protein, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids, making them a healthy choice for those looking for a satisfying snack. Whether you are looking for a sweet or savory dish, there is sure to be a deep-fried walnut recipe that will tantalize your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

DEEP-FRIED PEANUTS



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A true Southern delicacy. This recipe comes from the peanut capital of the world: Sylvester, Georgia. Passed down through generations, this is sure crowd pleaser. Straight from momma's kitchen.

Provided by Kristi Whittington

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Nuts and Seeds

Time 10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 3

oil, or as needed
1 cup shelled raw peanuts
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cook peanuts in preheated oil until fragrant and hot, about 2 minutes. Transfer to paper-towel lined plates to drain. Season peanuts with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.4 calories, Carbohydrate 1.5 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 1.6 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

CHINESE FRIED WALNUTS



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I am always asked to bring these walnuts whenever we have a get together with family or friends. They are perfect on tables at a bridal or baby shower, and no one can ever figure out how they are made. Very addicting!

Provided by Valerie

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound shelled walnuts
1 cup granulated sugar
vegetable oil for frying
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Place walnuts in a medium stock pot. Cover with water and boil for 2 minutes. Strain, but do not rinse. Transfer to a bowl, and toss with sugar while still hot until well coated.
  • Heat 3 inches of oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. When oil appears to shimmer, fry 1 nut to test for heat. Nut should begin to sizzle immediately. Fry 1/3 batch of nuts at a time for 4 to 5 minutes uncovered. Toss nuts before each batch, and repeat. Using a slotted spoon, transfer each batch to a cookie sheet to cool. Season to taste with salt, and break apart when cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474 calories, Carbohydrate 21.9 g, Fat 43 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 194.5 mg, Sugar 17.6 g

CALIFORNIA FRIED WALNUTS



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We grow walnuts for a living, so they go into just about everything at our house. Walnut halves made this way are crunchy, sweet and salty.-Alcy Thorne, Los Molinois, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 cups water
4 cups walnut halves
1/2 cup sugar
Oil for frying
1-1/4 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add walnuts; boil for 1 minute. Drain; rinse under hot water. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss walnuts with sugar. , In an electric skillet, heat 1/2 in. of oil to 350°. Fry walnuts for 5 minutes or until dark brown, stirring often. Drain in a colander over paper towels. Sprinkle with salt. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 185mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

DEEP-FRIED CAMEMBERT



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (4-ounce) Camembert pieces
1 (1 1/2-ounce) truffle, optional, thinly sliced
2 cups flour
4 eggs
2 cups bread crumbs
1 cup finely chopped ground walnuts
3 quarts vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Wrap the Camembert in plastic wrap and place in the freezer for 1 hour.
  • Remove the plastic wrap and, using a knife, slice the cheese in half horizontally so you have 2 round layers as you would a cake for layers.
  • If using the truffles, place the truffle slices on 1 half, slightly overlapping the pieces, until it is covered. Cover with the other half of the Camembert and firmly press together. Repeat with the second Camembert. If you are not using truffles, you may replace them with mixed berries or other mushrooms.
  • Bread the cheese first dipping it in flour, egg, and bread crumbs mixed with the ground walnuts. Repeat this process twice to ensure the cheese is covered and it won't seep out the sides.
  • In a fryer or large pot, heat the oil to 375 degrees F and fry the cheese until golden brown.
  • To serve, slice the cheese and serve on a platter with fruits.

FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH WALNUTS AND CAPERS



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Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 19m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Canola oil, for deep-frying
1 clove garlic, minced
4 salt-packed anchovy fillets, rinsed, filleted and minced
1 serrano chile, seeded and minced
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
2 scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced on the bias
1/2 cup walnut pieces, toasted and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and quartered lengthwise
2 cups loosely packed flat-leaf parsley leaves
2 tablespoons salt-packed capers, rinsed and patted dry
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Pour enough oil into a medium pot so that the oil comes 3 inches up the sides. Heat the oil to 350 degrees.
  • While the oil is heating, whisk together the garlic, anchovies, serrano, red wine vinegar, honey, scallions, walnuts and extra-virgin olive oil in a bowl large enough to toss all of the Brussels sprouts. Keep the bowl near the stovetop.
  • Working in batches, deep-fry the Brussels sprouts until the edges begin to curl and brown, about 3 minutes. To the last batch, add the parsley and capers (stand back-the capers will pop and sputter!). Give the contents of the pot a stir. When the color of the parsley becomes a deeper, more saturated shade of green, about 30 seconds to 1 minute, remove the contents of the pot with a skimmer and place directly in the bowl of dressing. Toss to coat. Add salt and pepper to taste.

DEEP-FRIED PORK STRIPS AND WALNUTS



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Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup walnuts
1 pound lean pork
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
1/2 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
oil for deep-frying
1 tablespoon oil
2 teaspoons soy sauce

Steps:

  • 1. Blanch walnuts. Cut pork in 1/2-inch thick slices, then in 1/2- by 1 1/2-inch strips. 2. Blend flour, brown sugar and soy sauce to a paste. Add to pork and toss to coat.3. Heat oil until nearly smoking. Add pork strips, half a cup at a time, and deep-fry until crusty and golden. Drain on paper toweling. 4. Heat remaining oil. Add walnuts and stir-fry briefly until pale golden. 5. Return pork. Sprinkle with remaining soy sauce and stir-fry only to reheat. The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook. ©1994 by Gloria Bley Miller.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

CHINESE FRIED WALNUTS



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Make and share this Chinese Fried Walnuts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by 91256487003925249820

Categories     Chinese

Time 40m

Yield 4 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups walnuts
6 cups water
1/2 cup sugar
oil, to cover 1-inch skillet
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat 6 cups of water to boiling.
  • Add walnuts and bring to a boil again and cook for 1 minute.
  • Rinse under running water and drain.
  • Place walnuts in a large bowl, add sugar and toss to mix.
  • Heat oil in skillet to 350°F.
  • Add 1/2 of the walnuts at a time and fry for about 5 minutes or until golden in color.
  • Place walnuts in a sieve to drain.
  • Sprinkle with salt.
  • Toss to keep walnuts from sticking together.
  • Place on waxed paper to dry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431, Fat 38.1, SaturatedFat 3.6, Sodium 41.1, Carbohydrate 20.5, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 14, Protein 8.9

DEEP FRIED WALNUT CHICKEN



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Number Of Ingredients 21

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 tablespoon sherry
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 egg whites
1/4 cup cornstarch
2-2 1/2 cups walnuts, finely chopped
vegetable oil
gingered plum sauce
GINGERED PLUM SAUCE
1 cup plum jam
1 tablespoon ketchup
2 teaspoons grated lemon peels
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon anise seed, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon hot sauce

Steps:

  • Cut chicken into bite-size pieces sprinkle with sherry, salt, and pepper. Set aside. Beat egg whites (at room temperature) at high speed of an electric mixer until foamy. Gradually add cornstarch to egg whites, beating until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in chicken. Roll each chicken piece in chopped walnuts fry in 2 inches of hot oil (350 degrees) until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve chicken with Gingered Plum Sauce. Yields: about 3 dozen appetizers. GINGER PLUM SAUCEHeat plum jam in a small saucepan over medium heat until melted. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring mixture to a boil cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Yield: 1 1/4 cups.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips for Deep-Frying Walnuts

  • Use fresh walnuts. Stale or rancid walnuts will not taste good when fried.
  • Soak the walnuts in water for at least 30 minutes before frying. This will help to remove any bitterness from the walnuts.
  • Coat the walnuts in a light batter before frying. This will help to prevent the walnuts from sticking together and will also help them to brown evenly.
  • Fry the walnuts in hot oil until they are golden brown. Do not overcrowd the pan, or the walnuts will not cook evenly.
  • Drain the walnuts on paper towels before serving. This will help to remove any excess oil.

Conclusion

Deep-fried walnuts are a delicious and versatile snack or side dish. They can be enjoyed on their own, or they can be added to salads, stir-fries, or desserts. With a little creativity, you can find many ways to enjoy this tasty treat.

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