Crispy Steak Fingers
Crispy Steak Fingers are a delicious twist on classic fried comfort food. Tender strips of steak are coated in a seasoned breading, fried until crunchy, and served with your favorite dipping sauce. Perfect as a main dish or appetizer!
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef sirloin or flank steak cut into 1-inch wide strips
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ tablespoon season salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- ¾ cup buttermilk or regular milk
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Cut the beef sirloin or flank steak into strips about 1-inch wide.
- In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, season salt, and black pepper.
- In another bowl, whisk together the egg, hot sauce, and buttermilk.
- Place the steak strips into the wet mixture. Cover and marinate for 30 minutes to tenderize and infuse flavor.
- Remove the steak strips from the marinade and dredge them in the flour mixture. Shake off any excess and place them on a wire rack to rest until all are coated.
- Pour vegetable oil into a deep frying pan or skillet and heat to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the coated steak strips in batches for 4–5 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Avoid overcrowding the pan to keep the coating crunchy.
- Remove the steak fingers from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve with your favorite dipping sauces such as ranch, barbecue, or honey mustard.
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Recipe Tips
For extra crispy steak fingers, double-dip the strips by dredging them in flour, dipping them in buttermilk, and then coating them again with the seasoned flour mixture. This creates a thicker, crunchier crust that holds up well when dipped into sauces.
