Crispy Fried Beef Sweetbreads
Crispy Fried Beef Sweetbreads feature a golden, crackly exterior that gives way to a tender, delicate center with a mild, rich flavor. Light seasoning and a dusting of flour keep the taste clean and focused, making it perfect as an appetizer or a special dinner treat. Serve hot with a squeeze of lemon or your favorite dipping sauce for contrast.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Fried Beef Sweetbreads, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 37
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 19
- Performance
- 21
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Pull the sweetbreads into 1-inch pieces. As you work, remove any stringy ligaments holding them together and rinse with water.
- 3
Let them drain in a colander set in the sink.
- 4
Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 5
Put the flour in a bowl. Press the slightly wet sweetbreads into the flour to coat.
- 6
Fry the coated sweetbreads in the hot oil until golden brown, turning once.
- 7
Drain on a plate lined with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
- Calories 792.0 kcal High 40%
- Protein 24.88 g Good Source 50%
- Carbohydrate 12.1 g 4%
- Total Fat 71.64 g High 92%
- Saturated Fat 14.43 g High 72%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 90.72 mg High 30%
- Sodium 62.39 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 0.51 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 0.0 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 0.04 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 2.61 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 0.13 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Crispy Fried Beef Sweetbreads is made with 4 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Beef Tongue, Cooking Oil, and Salt & Pepper. Each serving provides about 792.0 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Fried Beef Sweetbreads made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Beef Tongue, Cooking Oil, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Fried Beef Sweetbreads?
- About 25 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 792.0 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Fried Beef Sweetbreads easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Crispy Fried Beef Sweetbreads healthy?
- Crispy Fried Beef Sweetbreads has an easyChef Pro health score of 30/100. Per serving, it provides 792.0 calories and 24.88 g of protein, or 50% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 14.43 g (72% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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