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Chinese Crispy Noodles

Here's how to make Chinese Crispy Noodles, an appetizer often served in American Chinese restaurants with duck sauce and hot mustard.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 109 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Chinese-American Fussion

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces fresh uncooked egg noodles (can substitute 5 egg roll wrappers or 20 egg wonton skins, cut into 1x4 inch strips)
  • 2 cups vegetable oil (or canola oil or any other frying oil of your choice)
  • salt (to taste)

Instructions

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  1. If using fresh egg noodles, there is no need to do anything to prep them, as they will be easy to snap into snackable pieces after frying. If using egg roll or wonton wrappers, cut them into 1x4 inch (2.5x10 cm) strips.
  2. In a wok or deep medium pot where the oil will only come up about half the height of the pot, heat the oil to 375-400°F (190-204°C). Use a deep fry thermometer/candy thermometer to maintain temperature.
  3. Take a small handful of the noodles, and carefully drop them into the oil. As soon as they hit the oil, use a pair of wooden or bamboo chopsticks to break them up and prevent them from sticking together as they fry and expand.
  4. Fry for 20-30 seconds. Using your chopsticks or a slotted spoon, carefully flip the noodles and fry for another 20 seconds, or until evenly golden brown.
  5. Drain the fried noodles of excess oil, and transfer them to a plate or sheet pan lined with paper towels to cool. Sprinkle salt over the noodles to taste. Repeat until you’ve fried all of your noodles.

Nutrition Information

Calories 109kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Sodium 48mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 109

% Daily Value*

Calories 109kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Sodium 48mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.