Jul 14 2026
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Sampler Plate Recipe

Inspired by The Windmill & Bar 51
Time1h
Serves4

Choice of three: cheese sticks, fried pickles, battered mushrooms, sriracha chicken, or beer battered shrimp

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Ingredients

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Cheese Sticks

Fried Pickles

Battered Mushrooms

Sriracha Chicken

Beer Battered Shrimp

Method

Cheese Sticks

  1. 1

    Prepare the Cheese Sticks

    In one bowl, place all-purpose flour. In another bowl, beat the eggs. In a third bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, and salt. Dip each mozzarella stick first in flour, then in egg, and finally coat with breadcrumb mixture.

  2. 2

    Fry the Cheese Sticks

    Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot over medium heat. Once hot, fry the cheese sticks in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Fried Pickles

  1. 3

    Prepare the Fried Pickles

    In a mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together the egg and milk. Dip each pickle slice first in the egg mixture, then coat with the cornmeal mixture.

  2. 4

    Fry the Fried Pickles

    Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot over medium heat. Fry the coated pickle slices until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Battered Mushrooms

  1. 5

    Prepare the Battered Mushrooms

    In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, beer, salt, and pepper until smooth. Dip each mushroom into the batter until fully coated.

  2. 6

    Fry the Battered Mushrooms

    Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot over medium heat. Fry the battered mushrooms in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Sriracha Chicken

  1. 7

    Prepare the Sriracha Chicken

    In one bowl, combine flour and salt. In another bowl, beat the egg. In a third bowl, place breadcrumbs. Dip each chicken tender in flour, then in egg, and finally coat with the breadcrumbs mixed with sriracha sauce.

  2. 8

    Fry the Sriracha Chicken

    Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot over medium heat. Fry the chicken tenders in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-5 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Beer Battered Shrimp

  1. 9

    Prepare the Beer Battered Shrimp

    In a mixing bowl, combine flour, beer, salt, and pepper to form a batter. Dip each shrimp in the batter until fully coated.

  2. 10

    Fry the Beer Battered Shrimp

    Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot over medium heat. Fry the shrimp in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

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