Fried Steak Fingers
These crispy fried steak fingers are a delicious appetizer recipe, midday snack or a meal itself. Breaded and seasoned perfectly, these steak fingers are always a hit and requested often.
Servings: 6 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds skirt steak, cut into thin strips
- 1½ cups all purpose flour divided
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1-2 cups cups vegetable oil
- ½ cup mayo
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Set up a dredging station using 3 shallow bowls.
- In the first bowl, pour in ¾ cup flour.
- In the second shallow bowl, whisk buttermilk and egg together.
- In the last bowl, whisk remaining flour, bread crumbs, Cajun seasoning, garlic salt, and red pepper flakes together.
- Dip each strip of steak into the flour mixture, then buttermilk and mixture, and finally in the flour and bread crumb mixture, making sure to coat each strip at each station.
- Heat oil in large frying pan over medium high heat.
- Add each piece into hot oil, 6-8 at a time, and cook a couple minutes on each side.
- Remove and place on plate lined with paper towels.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.