Guy's Big Bite Season 3 Episode 12 Deep Fried Freshen Up
- TVG
- January 26, 2008
- 21 min
Guy's Big Bite season 3 episode 12, titled "Deep Fried Freshen Up," features celebrity chef Guy Fieri as he prepares a selection of hearty and crispy comfort food dishes in his signature style. Throughout the episode, Guy demonstrates his expertise in deep frying and offers helpful tips on how to achieve perfectly crispy golden brown textures for classic comfort food staples.
The episode kicks off with Guy introducing his custom-built deep fryer, which he affectionately refers to as "Big Mama." He explains the importance of using the right oil for frying and how to maintain the temperature to ensure consistent results. Throughout the episode, Guy shares his favorite deep-fried treasures and demonstrates how to make them at home.
First up, Guy prepares his take on classic Southern-style fried chicken, coated in a spicy buttermilk batter and fried to perfection. He serves it up with a tangy jalapeno honey mustard dipping sauce that perfectly complements the crispy chicken. Next, Guy switches things up with his deep-fried mac and cheese bites, which he dubs "Fieri's Fried Mac N' Cheese." He coats creamy mac and cheese in a seasoned bread crumb mixture before frying them until crispy and golden brown. To finish, he drizzles them with a zesty tomato-based dipping sauce.
Moving on to heartier fare, Guy demonstrates how to make his "Triple D Burger," a towering burger made with three beef patties and topped with bacon, cheese, and all the fixings. Guy seasons the patties with his signature blend of spices before grilling them to perfection. He then assembles the burger with all the fixings and finishes it off with a deep-fried onion ring on top for an extra crunch.
For a lighter option, Guy prepares his "Southwestern Stuffed Peppers," which are filled with a flavorful mixture of ground beef, rice, black beans, and spices. He tops them with a zesty tomato sauce before baking them until tender and crispy. Finally, Guy rounds out the episode with a classic dessert: deep-fried apple fritters. He mixes juicy apples with a sweet batter and deep-fries them until golden brown. To finish, he dusts them with cinnamon sugar and serves them up with a dollop of vanilla ice cream.
Throughout the episode, Guy offers helpful cooking tips and tricks, such as the importance of using a meat thermometer to ensure your burgers are cooked to the right temperature and how to properly prepare and stuff bell peppers. He also shares creative ideas for serving your dishes, such as using a muffin tin to create perfectly portioned mac and cheese bites.
Overall, "Deep Fried Freshen Up" is a mouth-watering episode of Guy's Big Bite that celebrates the crispy, crunchy, and oh-so-comforting goodness of deep-fried food. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a novice in the kitchen, this episode offers plenty of inspiration for adding some crispy comfort to your next meal.