Have you ever heard of Idaho Finger Steaks? Sometimes called Idaho's best kept secret, finger steaks are a delicious finger food...perfect for appetizers or a comfort food meal!
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Keyword: beef, cajun, Finger steak, Idaho, steak
Servings: 4servings
Calories: 695kcal
Author: David
Ingredients
For the Finger Steaks
16oz.cube steak
1TbspCajun seasoning
½Tbspblack pepper
4large eggs
1sleeve saltine crackers4 oz., or ~36 crackers
1tspgarlic salt
vegetable oilfor frying
For the Spicy Cajun Dipping Sauce
¾cupmayonnaise
2Tbspcream-style horseradish sauce
2tspketchup
1tspdill pickle juice
½tsppaprika
¼tspsalt
¼tsppepper
¼tspcayenne pepper
Instructions
For the Finger Steaks
Cut cube steak into strips and season with Cajun seasoning and black pepper.
Using a large, shallow bowl, add the eggs; whisk until well combined; set aside.
Using a food processor, add the saltine crackers and pulse until finely ground. Mix garlic salt into the cracker crumbs. Place crumbs in a separate shallow bowl.
Using a heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven, add enough vegetable oil to cover 1½-2” of bottom of pan. Place over medium-high heat and heat to ~350°F. (Note: To test oil temperature, drop a pinch of cracker crumbs into the oil. If it sizzles right away, then the oil is ready.)
Working with one strip of steak at a time, dip steak into egg mixture and then into the cracker mixture. Place finger steaks in the hot oil and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and fully cooked. (Note: If necessary, work in batches so you do not crowd the pan.)
Transfer cooked finger steaks to a plate lined with a brown paper bag or paper towels.
Serve with Spicy Cajun Dipping Sauce.
For the Spicy Cajun Dipping Sauce
Using a small bowl, combine all ingredients and whisk together until well combined. (Tip: This sauce will taste better if you make it earlier in the day and then cover it and refrigerate it for a couple of hours.)