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Fried Crispy Dilis (Crispy Anchovies)

December 7, 2021 by Manny Leave a Comment

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This appetizer is the easiest dish to cook. You only need to season the anchovies with salt, pepper and chili powder then dredge or coat it with breading mixture then fry it until golden brown and crispy. The breading is also very simple. Just a combination of flour and cornstarch but you can also season it with the same seasoning you used on the anchovies. But this is optional and you can just use flour and cornstarch mix to coat the anchovies. This is a tasty appetizer and you can also serve it as a viand. Just don’t forget to serve the dipping sauce either spiced vinegar or sweet chili sauce.

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How to Cook Crispy Anchovies

This appetizer is the easiest dish to cook. You only need to season the anchovies with salt, pepper and chili powder then dredge or coat it with breading mixture then fry it until golden brown and crispy.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: crispy dilis, fried anchovies
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 114kcal
Author: Manny

Ingredients

  • 1/2 kilo fresh anchovies or dilis
  • 1/2 tsp. fine salt
  • 1/2 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
  • cooking oil for frying

For the breading:

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp. file salt
  • 1/4 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

Instructions

How to Cook Crispy Anchovies

  • Wash the anchovies in running water and drain. Put on a colander to drain excess water.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine anchovies, salt, ground black pepper and chili powder or paprika. Mix until well combined.
  • In another mixing bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, pepper, salt and chili powder. Mix until well combined.
  • Put some anchovies on the flour-cornstarch mixture and dredge the anchovies in the flour mixture until well coated.
  • Using a strainer, strain the anchovies to remove excess flour. Put in a plate and set aside. Do the same procedure on the rest of the anchovies.
  • Heat cooking oil in a pan and deep fry the anchovies until golden brown and crispy.
  • Put on a colander to drain excess oil. Serve with spiced vinegar upon serving.

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