Easy and Delicious Recipes

Author: Dragisa

The Best Airfood Recipe Ideas

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Battered Sausage Recipe (Crispy Chip Shop Style)

Battered Sausage Recipe (Crispy Chip Shop Style)

Battered sausage is a British chip shop favorite made by dipping sausage links in cold beer batter and frying them until crisp and golden. This homemade version uses a simple batter that clings evenly, puffs in the hot oil, and cooks into a light crust.

Serve the sausages with thick-cut chips, curry sauce, malt vinegar, or your favorite dipping sauce.

What Kind Of Sausage To Use?

For this dish, a variety of sausages may be used; here are some of my favorites:

Frankfurter sausage: Frankfurter sausage is an all-pork par-boiled sausage. These sausages are tasty and quite practical because they cook in a short amount of time.

Kielbasa: This traditional Polish sausage. This sausage has a flavorful, garlicky, spicy flavor and may be deep-fried.

Italian sausage: The anise in the spice mixture gives this sausage a lovely earthy, licorice-like taste. When choosing this specific type of sausage, be aware that it might need to be cooked before frying.

Bratwurst sausage: If you use the well-known bratwurst sausage, it’s impossible to have this dish go wrong. 

Choose sausages manufactured with beef, chicken, or lamb that originate from certified Kosher factories if you’re searching for a Kosher choice. Bratwurst beef sausages would be my choice in this case. 

See also my selection of 50+ Best Sausage Recipes!

Battered Sausage Recipe (Crispy Chip Shop Style)

Ingredients

  • 8 sausages (pork, beef, or your favorite variety)

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1 tsp black pepper

  • 1 cup cold IPA beer (or lager for a lighter flavor)

  • Oil, for deep frying


Instructions

1. Make the batter
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and pepper. Slowly pour in the beer, whisking until a smooth, thick batter forms. The texture should be pourable but able to cling to the sausage.

2. Heat the oil
In a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot, heat oil to 350°F (180°C).

3. Prep the sausages
Pat the sausages dry with paper towels. Lightly dust them with a little flour to help the batter stick.

4. Batter and fry
Dip each sausage into the batter, coating it evenly. Carefully lower into the hot oil. Fry 4–6 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and the sausage is cooked through.

5. Drain and serve
Remove with tongs or a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve immediately with chips, ketchup, or curry sauce.


Tips for Success

  • Keep the beer cold — it helps the batter stay light and crispy.

  • Don’t overcrowd the pan; fry in batches for even cooking.

  • Try smoked sausages or flavored varieties for a twist.


Serving Ideas

  • Serve with thick-cut fries (British “chips”) and malt vinegar.

  • Dip in curry sauce or brown gravy for an authentic chip shop experience.

  • Add a side of mushy peas for a full UK-style meal.

Storage and Reheating

Refrigerate leftover battered sausages in an airtight container within two hours of cooking and use them within 3–4 days. For the crispiest result, place them on a wire rack over a baking sheet and reheat at 375°F (190°C) for 8–10 minutes, turning once, until the center reaches 165°F (74°C). Avoid the microwave when possible because it softens the batter.

Share this mouth-watering beer-battered sausage recipe on Pinterest and invite your foodie friends to join in on the deliciousness. Trust me; they’ll thank you for it! So go on and butter up those sausages and spread the love! 🙂

Battered Sausage Recipe (Crispy Chip Shop Style)

 

 

Are the sausages cooked before being battered?

The sausages don’t need to be cooked before being coated in batter and fried. Defrosted uncooked sausages are dipped in flour, then batter, then deep-fried.

Before beginning, make sure the sausages are completely defrosted. The cooking time will be longer, and there is a chance that some of the sausages may still be uncooked inside if it is cooked from frozen.

Although I haven’t tried making this with cooked sausages previously, you might want to try cooking the sausages first. Please share your experience if you use this technique in the comments section.

 

Should I Use Beer in Battered Sausage?

While beer isn’t absolutely required for the success of the battered sausage dish, it helps to make it so. Beer contributes three elements: foaming agents, carbon dioxide and alcohol, which is why it is so essential.

Here, carbon dioxide is important. The gas that is already present in the batter rushes out into the heated oil when the carbon dioxide in the batter contacts it, giving the sausage a light and puffy crust.

Of course, without the proper foaming agents, this gas wouldn’t be able to remain in place. Although champagne is also a bubbly beverage, the champagne bubbles pop too rapidly to cause the batter to rise. Alcohol is the third crucial component. It makes the crust crisp while regulating the inside temperature.

Beer-based batter will cook more quickly than batter mixed with milk or water because alcohol evaporates faster than water. You have a lower chance of undercooking the batter or overcooking the sausages the faster the batter dries and crisps up.

Can I use Alcohol-free beer?

Alcohol-free beer may be used, yes. Even though alcohol aids in the frying process, carbon dioxide and foaming chemicals still create a very crisp outer crust.

Can I make Battered Sausages Gluten-Free?

The answer is yes! The only catch is that you have to use gluten-free flour. Because gluten-free flour typically contains binding chemicals, you may need to make a few minor adjustments to the recipe.

Mix in the half cup of flour first and then the beer, a little at a time. You are ready to go when the batter is the consistency of thick pancakes.

Video Recipe

 

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How to Cook Venison Backstrap (3 Ways + Marinade Recipe)

How to Cook Venison Backstrap (3 Ways + Marinade Recipe)

Without a doubt, the finest deer cut is the backstrap. It is a no-brainer why this is one of the best wild game cuts since it is simple to prepare and melts in your mouth—a must-have for any cuisine from a rural farmhouse or romantic supper.

If you’re a fan of game meat, be sure to check my Venison Burger and Elk Burger recipe, this Elk burger is one of the most popular recipes on this website. 

Fun Fact: Arby’s is paving the way for the mainstream consumption of game meats. In 2016, Arby’s debuted a venison sandwich, which was a limited-time offering that could only be purchased at a select number of locations. People began lining up hours in advance in 2020 when Arby’s brought it back and sold it across the country for only one day; they were eager to get their hands on one.

However, if you want to make Arby’s venison sandwich, you can. Just substitute venison for beef in this Arby’s beef and cheddar sandwich

Ingredients

For the Venison

  • 1 pound venison backstrap
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, for cooking

For the Marinade

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons red wine

Instructions

1. Marinate the Venison

Add the olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, black pepper, and red wine to a zip-top bag or shallow dish. Mix well.

Add the venison backstrap and turn it until fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or up to 24 hours for deeper flavor.

2. Prepare for Cooking

Remove the venison from the marinade and pat it dry with paper towels. Do not rinse it, or you will wash away the flavor.

Let the backstrap sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before cooking. This helps it cook more evenly.

3. Pan-Seared Method

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in an oven-safe cast iron or stainless steel skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the backstrap and sear it on all sides, including the ends, until a deep brown crust forms.

Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook until the internal temperature reaches 130°F to 135°F for medium-rare.

4. Grilling Method

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Place the venison backstrap on the hot grill and cook for 6–8 minutes per side, depending on thickness.

Remove it from the grill when the internal temperature reaches 130°F to 135°F for medium-rare.

5. Air Fryer Method

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes.

Cut the venison into bite-size pieces and place them in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if needed.

Air fry for 6–7 minutes, or until the inside reaches 130°F to 135°F.

6. Rest and Slice

Transfer the venison to a plate and loosely cover it with foil.

Let it rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing. The temperature will rise slightly as it rests, and the juices will stay inside the meat.

Slice against the grain and serve warm.

What is a Venison Backstrap?

Deer backstrap is exactly what it sounds like. The portion of a deer’s flesh runs down the spine. When it comes to a recipe, it’s best to make it count since you only get two per deer. The spine spans the whole length of the deer’s back and is known as the venison backstrap or venison loin.

But venison tenderloin and backstrap are not the same types of meat. The term “venison tenderloin” refers to the cut of meat located below the backstrap and between the ribs and the rump.

Why is this Venison Backstrap Recipe So Good?

A marinated venison backstrap that is juicy, delicious, and tender is then pan-seared, grilled, or air-fried until it is well browned on the outside and slightly pink within. Creating a recipe for out-of-this-world venison that doesn’t taste gamey is straightforward.

The flavor of venison need not be gamey. This venison backstrap dish is one of my favorites since the marinade enhances the flavor and helps to mask the gamey taste.

Backstrap may be prepared in 3 ways after marinating: pan-seared and finished in the oven, grilled or using an air-fryer. The backstrap of deer is incredibly delicate and juicy when cooked correctly to the optimal internal temperature. You’ll adore it, I can tell!

 

How to make Venison Backstrap Tender?

If not overdone, venison backstrap is a highly tender piece of meat. Venison backstrap is soft, juicy, and tasty when cooked correctly to medium-rare to medium. In fact, venison will still be delicate and juicy even if you cook it to medium well.

The venison backstrap is marinated in this recipe, which adds a ton of flavor and helps to tenderize the meat further.

How to eliminate the game flavor from venison?

If the venison is recently taken, you may help eliminate the gamey flavor and draw out the blood by soaking the backstrap in buttermilk for a few hours or overnight. Give it a rinse after removing it from the buttermilk.

There is no need to soak the venison in buttermilk if it hasn’t just been harvested. Mix the defrosted venison with the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Venison may be marinated to provide tons of fantastic flavor while also assisting in eliminating any gamey flavor.

 

Venison Internal Temperature Chart

To avoid overcooking the meat and producing dry, tough meat, I highly advise using a meat thermometer while cooking meat. Here are the temperatures for determining the degree of doneness for the venison backstrap:

  • Rare: 125 Fahrenheit. (52 Celsius)
  • Medium-rare: 130-135 Fahrenheit. (57 Celsius)
  • Medium: 135-140 Fahrenheit. (60 Celsius)
  • Medium-well: 140-145 Fahrenheit. (62 Celsius)
  • Well: 145-150 Fahrenheit. (65 Celsius)

I prefer to cook venison backstrap to a temperature of about 135 F. Although not raw, it is still pink and juicy in the middle, and the edges are caramelized.

Why you should let your Venison rest after cooking

When you cut into cooked meat without letting it rest, all of the fluids will flow out, leaving you with drier meat. This is because cooking attracts all of the liquids to the surface of the flesh.

Therefore, after removing the cooked venison from the heat source, allow it to rest for at least minutes. This makes for soft, juicy slices by redistributing the liquids throughout the meat.

 

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How to make Chicken Wing Brine (Effortless recipe)

How to make Chicken Wing Brine (Effortless recipe)

Would you like to make the most delicious and simplest chicken wing brine? With an extra spicy kick, this simple brined chicken wing dish is salty, a little bit sweet, and spicy.

Without a doubt, one of the most well-liked party dishes is chicken wings. I adore chicken wings, especially using a Blackstone griddle, but also Hennessy Chicken Wings, and even these Keto Chicken wings are amongst my favorites, as you may know if you often make my dishes.

There are several benefits to liking chicken wings, including affordability, taste, and crowd-feeding capacity. Is there a way to improve wings even more? Yes, brining them!

When chicken wings are brined, they go from excellent to superb, whether they are baked, fried, or grilled. Learn how to prepare this Simple Chicken Wing Brine; your next batch of wings will be the greatest.

Fun fact about chicken wings:  444 chicken wings set a global record for most wings ever. An individual by the name of Patrick Bertoletti consumed 444 wings in under 26 minutes at the 2015 Wing Bowl eating competition. 

How to make Chicken Wing Brine

Ingredients

  • 5 cups (1.18 L) cold water

  • 70 g kosher salt (≈ 5 Tbsp Morton or 8 Tbsp / ½ cup Diamond Crystal)

  • 40–50 g sugar (3–4 Tbsp; white or light brown)

  • 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes

  • 1 tsp cracked black pepper

  • ¼–½ tsp cayenne (optional, to taste)

  • 3 lb (1.4 kg) chicken wings, flats & drumettes

Instructions

  1. Dissolve. In a large bowl or pot, stir the salt and sugar into 2 cups of the water until fully dissolved (use lukewarm water if needed).

  2. Chill the brine. Stir in the remaining 3 cups cold water, vinegar, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and cayenne. The brine should be cold before adding chicken.

  3. Brine. Submerge the wings completely. Cover and refrigerate 1–3 hours. (For very salty brands or if you’re sensitive to salt, stay on the low end.)

  4. Dry. Drain and discard the brine. Do not rinse. Pat wings very dry, then place on a rack and air-dry 15–30 minutes in the fridge while you heat the oven, grill, or fryer.

  5. Cook. Season as desired and cook by your preferred method. (For extra-crisp oven wings, toss with 1–2 tsp baking powder per pound right before baking.)

Notes & Tips

  • Why this ratio? About a 6% salt brine seasons the meat without turning it hammy; sugar balances heat and aids browning.

  • How long is too long? Over 3–4 hours can make small wings taste overly salty; shorten if using Morton kosher (denser).

  • Flavor add-ins (optional): Orange peel, smashed garlic, bay leaf, or a sprig of thyme won’t hurt—keep pieces large so they’re easy to strain.

  • Food safety: Always brine cold and keep refrigerated. Never reuse brine.

Quick Cook Guides (after brining & drying)

  • Oven: 425°F (220°C) on a rack, 40–45 min, flipping once, to at least 165°F (74°C).

  • Air fryer: 400°F (205°C), 18–22 min, shake halfway.

  • Fryer: 350°F (175°C), 8–10 min until crisp and cooked through.

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How to make Chicken Wing Brine (Effortless recipe)

What is brining used for?

A culinary method called brining is used to flavor foods, usually meats, and ensure that they remain extremely juicy after cooking. The brine is a mixture of salt and water with flavorings from other carefully chosen substances.

The meat absorbs water and salt from the brine by assimilation and diffusion.

Why are chicken wings brined?

You can absolutely make chicken wings without brining them, but doing so yields moister, more tender, and more delicious wings. In addition to salt, the brine’s sugar will help your wings become crispier, and any spices you add will enhance their taste through absorption.

How to make Chicken Wing Brine

For How Long to Brine Chicken Wings?

To get the most flavor from your chicken wings, brine them for around 2 hours. Chicken wings can be brined for anything from a few hours to a few days, depending on the size of the wings and the salinity of the brine (water to salt ratio). Chicken wings are rather small compared to other cuts or types of meat that you could brine.

Obviously, a chicken wing is not as big as a complete turkey or a chicken leg. Due to their size, chicken wings shouldn’t be brined for too long; otherwise, the skin and flesh will become tough and salty. Complete submersion in the brine is ideal for chicken wings.

What dishes go well with chicken wings?

I’ll say that the brined chicken wings are so delicious that they don’t even need wing sauce, but if you must, you must try the greatest Tiger Sauce! It is very amazing and simple to create. Spicy Chipotle Sauce and Popeyes Blackened Ranch Sauce are my next two picks for chicken wing sauces.

Some delectable carbohydrates that go well with chicken wings are Air Fryer Frozen French Fries or Sweet Potato. Along with a side of blue cheese and ranch dressing, don’t forget to offer a side of very crunchy vegetables like sliced bell peppers, celery, carrots, and cucumbers. In addition, use these fantastic Candied jalapenos. 

 

FAQs

How do I brine the chicken for smoking?

Make your brine for chicken wings. Depending on the size of the chicken, brine it for the proper period. Before smoking, remove from the mixture and let it completely dry.

Should I brine chicken wings before smoking?

Brining chicken wings before smoking them produces wings with more taste and skin that is very crispy. It is advised to brine for around two hours before smoking.

How long may chicken wings be brined?

Your chicken wings can brine for around two to four hours. Any longer, you run the danger of having excessively salty meat, regardless of the type of brine and the size of the chicken wings.

Should I brine chicken wings before frying?

Brining chicken wings before frying them produces wings with more taste and skin that is very crispy. It is advised to brine for around two hours before frying.

Is brining going to make my chicken too salty?

If you are bringing a smaller piece of meat, such as a chicken wing, brining the meat will make it salty. It’s crucial to avoid letting your meat soak in the brine mixture for an excessively long time because this might cause it to become too salty and alter the texture of the meat.

Will brining chicken make a difference to my dish?

Bringing does make a difference since it gives the meat more taste. Additionally, it enables the meat to be juicy on the inside and exceptionally crispy on the outside.

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