1,136 fry bread recipes

Stuffed soft-shell crawfish: Louisiana bayou classic with shells packed full of buttery crawfish-bread stuffing, fried golden, and crowned with rich hollandaise. A full-on Cajun centerpiece.

Laufabrauð (Icelandic snowflake bread): paper-thin rounds of dough decorated with intricate cut-outs, fried crispy in hot lard. A Christmas tradition from the Westfjords going back generations.

Savory zucchini quick bread loaded with French fried onions, Parmesan and fresh basil. A no-yeast loaf that bakes up tender, herby, and toasts beautifully the next morning.

Weinkuechle or wine fritters: German sweet bread slices battered, fried golden, and drowned in hot sweetened wine or cider. A rustic winter dessert from the Black Forest tradition.

Classic French toast: day-old bread dipped in a cinnamon-and-egg custard and fried in butter until golden. A quick, foolproof breakfast for syrup, honey, or jam.

Eggplant Siciliano layers eggplant, Italian sausage, marinara, mozzarella, and Romano lasagna-style. No breading, no frying. A heartier, meatier cousin of eggplant Parmesan baked in the upper third of the oven.

Baked chicken breast coated in a Dijon mustard and yogurt mixture, then topped with seasoned bread crumbs and thyme. A lighter, crumb-crusted chicken that stays juicy without frying.

Pecan-crusted catfish with sweet potato chips: catfish fingers brushed with honey-mustard, breaded in toasted pecans, and pan-fried alongside crispy sweet potato rounds. A Southern weeknight plate.

Honey-mustard pork scallopini pounded thin, coated in crushed butter crackers and bread crumbs, then pan-fried until crispy and golden. A fast weeknight dinner ready in 30 minutes.

Challah French toast made with thick slices of egg-rich bread soaked in cream-and-cinnamon custard, then pan-fried in ghee until golden. The best French toast you can make at home.

Irish soda farls made with flour, buttermilk, and baking soda, cooked on a hot griddle. A traditional Northern Irish no-yeast griddle bread ready in under 20 minutes, perfect for an Ulster fry-up.

Oven-baked French toast made with blended cottage cheese, skim milk, and egg whites on whole wheat bread. A lighter, protein-packed brunch that skips the frying pan entirely.

Tender breaded veal cutlets pan-fried until golden, then braised in a savory Worcestershire pan sauce. A classic comfort meal that turns simple cutlets into fork-tender, saucy goodness.

False Fish is a clever vegetarian dish of rice and red lentils pressed overnight, sliced, breaded, and pan-fried golden to mimic crispy fish steaks. Serve with parsley sauce.

Poori (puri), deep-fried Indian whole wheat bread that puffs into golden balloons. Made with just 3 ingredients and buttermilk for a tender, flaky dough. Serve hot alongside curry.

Breaded paprika pork tenderloin sandwiches pounded thin, pan-fried crispy, and served on onion rolls. A homemade take on the Midwest pork tenderloin sandwich with a golden, crunchy crust.