Ingredients
- 3 quarts oil (peanut, vegetable, or canola)
- 12 ounces leeks, cleaned and trimmed of dark green parts
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus additional for seasoning
Directions
Preheat the oil in a heavy 5-quart pot over medium-high heat to 375 degrees F.
Slice the leeks into 1/2-inch wide rings, separating them 2 layers at a time.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the milk and the egg. In another medium mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Divide the flour into 2 separate, shallow dishes and place the milk and egg mixture in a third. Going 1 small handful at a time, dip the rings first into the first flour mixture, then into the milk and egg, and then into the second flour mixture. Working in batches, fry the rings for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove the rings to a cooling rack set inside a half sheet pan and allow to drain for 2 to 3 minutes before serving. Season with additional salt, if desired.
















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By Roberta Githens
Midwest City, O...
on July 21, 2012
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So good. I never would have thought of this idea. This will be a favorite of mine.
By kissylee2001
on January 27, 2011
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I wanted to try leeks so I went ahead and made this. It was OK. I did add more seasoning to the flour mixture. I can say though, I tried leeks and will stick to onions. Just not enough bite for me.
By ULTRAChristine
Rhode Island
on December 07, 2009
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They are pretty plain, but just add a few spices to your flour mixture and they're perfect for an appetizer or side dish. I made these to go with some fried flounder and they were great because they didn't have a strong onion taste. They were very light and delicate...perfect for someone who loves onion rings but gets annoyed when the soggy onion slips right out of the fried batter!
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