Description
A recipe for making crispy steak fingers, a simple and satisfying childhood favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound flank steak or sirloin, cut into strips about 1/2 inch thick
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (Panko recommended for extra crispiness)
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Place the steak strips between two sheets of plastic wrap. Pound them lightly with a meat mallet until they are about 1/4 inch thick.
- Set up a standard breading station: Place flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a shallow dish. In a second shallow dish, place the beaten eggs. In a third shallow dish, place the breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each steak strip first in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- Dip the floured strip into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off.
- Coat the strip thoroughly in the breadcrumbs, pressing gently to make sure they adhere.
- Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
- Carefully place the breaded steak strips into the hot oil, ensuring you do not overcrowd the pan. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the steak fingers from the oil and place them on a wire rack or a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For oven baking instead of frying, place coated fingers on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius) for 15 to 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ketchup or honey mustard.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 ounces
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 90
Keywords: steak fingers, crispy steak, fried steak, childhood food, beef strips