Donut-Battered Steak Bites with Maple-Chili Glaze
Donut-Battered Steak Bites with Maple-Chili Glaze
Ingredients
For the Steak Bites
- 1 1/2 pounds sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Donut Batter
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Maple-Chili Glaze
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional, for extra heat
For Frying
- 4 cups vegetable oil, or enough to fill pot 2-3 inches deep
Instructions
- 1
Pat the sirloin steak cubes dry with paper towels. Season generously with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt for the donut batter.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the whole milk, large egg, vanilla extract, and melted unsalted butter until well combined. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined. A few lumps are okay; do not overmix.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Prepare the maple-chili glaze: In a small saucepan, combine the maple syrup, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, chili powder, apple cider vinegar, and optional red pepper flakes. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring until the butter is melted and the glaze is slightly thickened, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and keep warm.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Heat the vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven or deep, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. Use a deep-fry thermometer to monitor the temperature.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 6
Working in batches, dip each steak cube into the donut batter, ensuring it's fully coated. Carefully lower the battered steak bites into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 3-4 minutes, flipping occasionally, until golden brown and the steak is cooked to your desired doneness (internal temperature for medium-rare is 135°F, medium is 140°F).
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350
- 7
Using a slotted spoon or tongs, remove the fried steak bites from the oil and place them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil. Repeat with remaining steak.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Once all steak bites are fried, transfer them to a large bowl. Pour the warm maple-chili glaze over the steak bites and toss gently to coat evenly. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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Donut-Battered Steak Bites with Maple-Chili Glaze
Ingredients
For the Steak Bites
- 1 1/2 pounds sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Donut Batter
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Maple-Chili Glaze
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional, for extra heat
For Frying
- 4 cups vegetable oil, or enough to fill pot 2-3 inches deep
Instructions
- 1
Pat the sirloin steak cubes dry with paper towels. Season generously with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt for the donut batter.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the whole milk, large egg, vanilla extract, and melted unsalted butter until well combined. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined. A few lumps are okay; do not overmix.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Prepare the maple-chili glaze: In a small saucepan, combine the maple syrup, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, chili powder, apple cider vinegar, and optional red pepper flakes. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring until the butter is melted and the glaze is slightly thickened, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and keep warm.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Heat the vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven or deep, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. Use a deep-fry thermometer to monitor the temperature.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 6
Working in batches, dip each steak cube into the donut batter, ensuring it's fully coated. Carefully lower the battered steak bites into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 3-4 minutes, flipping occasionally, until golden brown and the steak is cooked to your desired doneness (internal temperature for medium-rare is 135°F, medium is 140°F).
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350 - 7
Using a slotted spoon or tongs, remove the fried steak bites from the oil and place them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil. Repeat with remaining steak.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Once all steak bites are fried, transfer them to a large bowl. Pour the warm maple-chili glaze over the steak bites and toss gently to coat evenly. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min