Crispy Dilis

Name: Crispy Dilis
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 2 cups dried anchovies, patted dry; 1/4 cup cooking oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp granulated sugar; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

Pan-fried dried anchovies tossed with garlic, sugar, and chili flakes for a crunchy, sweet, and savory bite.

13 minEasyServes 4160 cal/serving

FilipinoAppetizerStovetopPescatarianLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 cups dried anchovies, patted dry
1/4 cup cooking oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

1

Heat 1/4 cup cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2

Add 2 cups patted dry dried anchovies and fry for 3 to 4 minutes until golden and crispy.
3

Add 2 minced garlic cloves and stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
4

Sprinkle in 2 tbsp granulated sugar and 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, stirring constantly for 1 minute until glazed.
5

Transfer to paper towels to cool completely before serving.

Questions

How long does Crispy Dilis keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within two days (seafood turns fast). Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Crispy Dilis?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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