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If you’re from Idaho, Oklahoma or the South, chances are you’ve seen your fair share of steak fingers. Like chicken tenders or fish sticks, these breaded and deep-fried beef strips make a scrumptious snack or party appetizer<\/a>, especially when paired with your favorite dips<\/a>. Serve them with fries (OK, or a green vegetable), and you have a full meal.<\/p>\n Variations of this steak fingers recipe abound, so feel free to add herbs and spices to the breading, cook them in an air fryer, or switch up the sides and sauces.<\/p>\n Steak fingers (aka finger steaks) are tender strips of beef dredged in an egg batter, coated in flour or bread crumbs, fried, then served with ranch dip or cocktail or fry sauce. They’re like chicken tenders or mozzarella sticks, but with steak! Folks from different regions of the United States claim steak fingers as their own. You’ll find them at Dairy Queen, but only in Texas; Southerners serve their steak fingers with gravy. But Idaho has the best claim as the true home of steak fingers.<\/p>\n Like many recipes, its origins aren’t exactly clear, but legend has it that a butcher and chef for the U.S. Forest Service invented these tasty treats as a way to use up steak scraps. He battered, floured and fried beef strips and eventually served them at Mylo’s Torch Lounge in the late 1950s. The Boise restaurant quickly became famous for serving finger steaks, which are now a staple all around the state of Idaho.<\/p>\n Beat the eggs and milk in a shallow bowl.<\/p>\n In another shallow bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, salt and pepper.<\/p>\n Dip the steak strips into the egg mixture and then roll them in the bread crumbs.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip: <\/em>Make sure the breading consistently covers the whole area of the steak so it cooks evenly. You can lightly press the coating into each strip to ensure it adheres.<\/p>\n In a skillet, heat two tablespoons of oil. Fry the strips, a few at a time, for one to two minutes on each side or until they’re golden brown. Repeat with the remaining strips, adding more oil as needed.<\/p>\n Drain the steak fingers on paper towels. Serve them with barbecue sauce or ranch dressing.<\/p>\n Wrap leftover steak fingers in an airtight container after letting them cool completely. Store steak fingers in the refrigerator or the freezer.<\/p>\n When properly stored in an airtight container, steak fingers will last three to four days in the refrigerator.<\/p>\n Yes, you can freeze steak fingers! Be sure your homemade steak fingers are completely cooled. Lay them in one layer on a baking sheet and place them in the freezer. When they are fully frozen, remove them and store them in an airtight container. They will keep up to three months in the freezer.<\/p>\n Reheat steak fingers in a 350\u00b0 oven until they’re warmed through, or pop them in the air fryer for a few minutes. If you reheat them in the microwave, you risk ending up with a soggy breading. If reheating them from frozen, thaw your steak fingers overnight in the fridge.<\/p>\n There are so many choices when it comes to types of steak<\/a>\u00a0for steak fingers. We recommend top round from the rear leg\u00a0(not quite as tender as sirloin or loin, but more tender than round) or cube steak (usually from the top sirloin or top round), pounded flat.<\/p>\n For super tender meat, place your steak strips in the milk and egg mixture and refrigerate for one to two hours. The calcium and minimal acidity will break down the tougher pieces of steak and improve the texture of each bite. For added flavor, throw in a few dashes of Worcestershire sauce<\/a>.<\/p>\n While French fries<\/a> are the go-to side for steak fingers, mashed potatoes<\/a> are a close second. Add a side of southern-style biscuits if you serve them with gravy<\/a> as a dipping sauce. Sides like baked mac and cheese<\/a>, creamed spinach<\/a> and a wedge salad with blue cheese dressing<\/a> are always good with any steak dish.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Steak fingers are slices of hearty steak, battered and deep-fried and served with your choice of dipping sauce. 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How long do steak fingers last?<\/h3>\n
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What’s the best type of meat for steak fingers?<\/h3>\n
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What can you serve with steak fingers?<\/h3>\n