Chicken-Fried Ribs

Crispy panko-crusted baby back ribs fried to golden perfection, served with a creamy cucumber-mustard dipping sauce. A delicious twist on traditional ribs combining the crunch of chicken-fried cooking with tender pork.

4 servings
1 hr

Ingredients

  • 6 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 racks baby back ribs
  • cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 large eggs
  • cups panko
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 whole Kirby cucumber
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 piece deep-fat thermometer

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 200°F.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Heat 3/4 inch oil to 325°F in a deep 12-inch skillet over medium heat.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    Meanwhile, season ribs with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Put flour, eggs, and panko in 3 separate shallow bowls. Dredge ribs in flour, then coat with egg, letting excess drip off, and panko.

    15 min

  4. 4.

    Fry ribs in batches, turning once, until golden brown and cooked through, 7 to 8 minutes per batch. Transfer first batch to a paper-towel-lined baking sheet and keep warm in oven. (Return oil to 325°F between batches.)

    25 min

  5. 5.

    Stir together sauce ingredients. Serve ribs with sauce.

    5 min

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