Description
Savor rustic Idaho comfort with buttermilk-crisped homestyle finger steaks, delivering golden-crusted beef bites that crackle with crispy perfection. Hearty ranch dressing and zesty dipping sauce elevate these tender morsels, making you crave another delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound sirloin (or cube) steak
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup fresh parsley
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Liquid and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Canola oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Slice sirloin into slender 1/2-inch wide strips measuring 3-4 inches long, then season with salt and pepper.
- Create a seasoned Panko mixture by combining breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
- Whisk eggs in a separate bowl, adding a light seasoning of salt and pepper.
- Utilize a wet-hand/dry-hand technique: dip each steak strip into beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip off.
- Roll the egg-coated strips thoroughly in the Panko breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure complete coverage.
- Arrange the coated strips on a clean plate, preparing for frying.
- Heat vegetable oil in a Dutch oven to 350-375°F, monitoring temperature with a kitchen thermometer.
- Carefully fry steak strips in small batches of 5-6, turning periodically to ensure even golden-brown coloration.
- Transfer fried finger steaks to a paper towel-lined surface or wire rack to drain excess oil.
- For chimichurri mayo, blend parsley, oregano, garlic, red pepper flakes, red wine vinegar, lime juice, olive oil, and mayonnaise until smooth.
- Season the sauce to taste and serve alongside the crispy finger steaks immediately.
Notes
- Slice steaks uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent crispiness.
- Pat meat dry before seasoning to help breadcrumbs adhere perfectly and create crunchier exterior.
- Use a thermometer to maintain precise oil temperature, preventing greasy or undercooked finger steaks.
- For gluten-free option, substitute Panko with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg