Fried Anchovies
Crispy, golden fried anchovies made in minutes with just a few pantry staples. A perfect quick snack or light meal.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 20g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Rinse the 0.5 lb anchovies and pat them completely dry with paper towels.
Step 2
In a shallow bowl, mix 0.5 cup flour, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper.
Step 3
Heat 0.5 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
Step 4
Dredge the anchovies in the flour mixture, shaking off excess, then fry in batches without crowding until golden and crisp, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Step 5
Transfer to paper towels to drain and serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet
- shallow bowl
- paper towels
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