Jackfruit Crawls

Ingredients

• 2 cups jackfruit, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 cup vegetable oil, for frying
• 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, for garnish
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, for garnish

Directions

1. In a shallow dish, combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper.
2. In a separate shallow dish, beat the eggs.
3. In a third shallow dish, combine the panko bread crumbs.
4. Dip the jackfruit pieces in the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, and finally in the bread crumbs.
5. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
6. Carefully add the jackfruit pieces to the skillet and fry for 4-5 minutes, flipping them over once halfway through cooking.
7. Remove the jackfruit from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
8. In a small bowl, combine the sweet chili sauce and sesame seeds.
9. Serve the jackfruit crawls with the sweet chili sauce and garnish with the sesame seeds and chopped cilantro.

Interesting Facts

• Jackfruit is a nutrient-dense fruit that is high in antioxidants and fiber.
• Jackfruit can be eaten fresh or cooked, and is a popular ingredient in Southeast Asian cuisine.
• Sweet chili sauce is a popular Asian condiment that is made with chili peppers, garlic, and sugar.