Idaho-Style Finger Steaks

Recipe View In a large bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup flour, buttermilk, grill seasoning, and egg until smooth. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Add steak strips; toss until well coated. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Sift remaining 2 cups flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper into a separate large bowl. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Remove steak strips from buttermilk marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Discard remaining marinade. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Dredge steak strips in the seasoned flour, ensuring they are fully coated. Place on a baking sheet. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Freeze until firm, approximately 1 hour to overnight. (60 minutes)

Recipe View Heat oil in a deep fryer or cast-iron skillet to 370 degrees F (185 degrees C). (15 minutes)

Recipe View Carefully lower the frozen steak strips into the hot oil, a few pieces at a time. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Fry until golden brown on the outside, about 5 minutes per batch. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Transfer the fried steak strips to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Repeat with remaining steak strips. Be sure not to overcrowd the fryer or skillet, and do not allow the steak strips to thaw before frying. (5 minutes)