Calf Fries (Rocky Mountain Oysters, Oklahoma Style)
Sliced and breaded beef testicles, deep-fried until crisp, a novelty dish tied to Oklahoma's cattle ranching culture and branding season traditions.
- Prep
- 30 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Calories
- 380 kcal
Equipment
- •Deep skillet or fryer
Nutrition
Per serving, approximate
- Calories
- 380 kcal
- fat
- 20
- carbs
- 26
- protein
- 24
- calories
- 380
Instructions
- 1
Peel the cleaned calf testicles. Slice them into thin rounds.
- 2
Soak the slices in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes to tenderize.
- 3
Mix the flour, cayenne, salt, and black pepper in a shallow dish.
- 4
Heat the oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Take the slices out of the buttermilk. Coat them thoroughly in the seasoned flour.
- 6
Fry in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
- 7
Drain on paper towels. Season with a little extra salt while hot.
- 8
Serve hot with a dipping sauce such as cocktail sauce or ranch dressing.
Chef's tips
Slice thinly and evenly for quick, even cooking. Coat them twice in the flour for an extra-crisp crust if you prefer.
Storage
Best eaten fresh; not well suited to long storage.
Reheating
Reheat briefly in a hot oven to restore some crispness.
Common mistakes to avoid
- •Slicing the pieces too thick, which leads to uneven frying
- •Skipping the buttermilk soak, which results in a tougher bite
Serving suggestions
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