How To Make Fried Shrimp And French Fries

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen fries

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and flavor.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: fish fillets

Chicken is lower in fat and more affordable.

Peel and devein the shrimp, ensuring they are pat dry.

Crack 3 eggs into a bowl and add a couple of dashes of hot sauce for flavor.

Prepare a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and set aside.

Dredge the shrimp in the flour, shaking off excess flour.

Dip the floured shrimp into the egg batter, then shake off excess.

Coat the shrimp again in the flour for a second layer.

Heat the deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).

Fry the shrimp in batches for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown.

Remove the shrimp from the fryer and drain on paper towels.

Prepare French fries in the same deep fryer, cooking until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes.

Remove fries from the fryer and drain on paper towels.

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