Crispy Fried Ham
Turn an everyday breakfast meat into an irresistible delight with this Crispy Fried Ham recipe, perfect for upgrading your family meals or impressing guests. Tender slices of ham are enveloped in a golden, ultra-crispy coating made with a flavorful breadcrumb mixture seasoned with paprika, black pepper, and a touch of salt. The simple three-step breading process is quick and easy, combining the perfect crunch with the savory goodness of ham. Gently fried to perfection in a sizzling skillet of vegetable oil, these crispy ham slices are ready in just 15 minutes. Serve them hot as a savory standalone snack, or pair them with fluffy scrambled eggs, fresh salads, or buttery biscuits for a crowd-pleasing meal. This recipe is not only quick and delicious but an inventive way to revamp a classic ingredient! Keywords: crispy fried ham, golden crusted ham, easy skillet recipes, quick ham recipe.
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Ingredients
- 4 slices ham slices
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 0.25 cup milk
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika
Directions
Step 1
Start by preparing the breading station. In a shallow bowl, place the flour. In another bowl, whisk together the egg and milk until well combined. In a third bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
Step 2
Take each ham slice and coat it lightly with flour, shaking off excess.
Step 3
Dip the floured ham slice into the egg mixture, ensuring it is well coated.
Step 4
Finally, press the ham slice into the seasoned breadcrumbs, covering it completely and pressing lightly to adhere the crumbs.
Step 5
Repeat the breading process for each ham slice.
Step 6
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until hot.
Step 7
Carefully add the breaded ham slices to the skillet, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
Step 8
Fry the ham slices for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
Step 9
Once cooked, remove the ham slices from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Step 10
Serve the crispy fried ham immediately, enjoying it as a standalone dish or paired with your favorite sides.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (570.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2063.7 |
| Total Fat 128.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 21.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 69.2g | |
| Cholesterol 289.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4467.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 180.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 12.9g | |
| Protein 58.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 80.6IU | 0% |
| Calcium 182.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 542.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories