Fried anchovies are a very economical, simple, and quick-to-make second course. Ideal to offer for lunch, dinner, or as an appetizer for Christmas celebrations along with fried calamari and shrimp, octopus salad, and Liguria-style sea bass. You really only need a few ingredients to prepare them: flour, eggs, and very fresh anchovies. They are plunged into boiling oil until they reach a nice golden color and finally drained on kitchen paper towels to remove excess oil. Come and discover the steps to make fried anchovies.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 1.3 lbs anchovies (fresh)
- as needed flour
- 2 eggs
- as needed salt
- as needed seed oil
Steps for Fried Anchovies
As a first step to prepare this recipe, take care of cleaning the anchovies: remove the head, open them like a book, gently remove the bone, and rinse them thoroughly.
Once cleaning is complete, place a pan with plenty of oil on the stove and use a kitchen thermometer to check the temperature occasionally: it must reach 356°F for excellent frying.
In the meantime, while the oil is heating, pour the flour into a bowl and, in another, crack the two eggs, add a couple of pinches of salt, and beat them. Dip each anchovy first in the flour and then in the eggs.
When the oil has reached the right temperature, start frying the anchovies, cooking each side for a couple of minutes until golden. Drain the anchovies on a dish lined with paper towels and lightly salt.
Your fried anchovies are ready to be served.
Preservation of Fried Anchovies
I recommend consuming the anchovies immediately and avoiding preservation.
