Deep fried brussel sprouts with balsamic and garlic cloves is delicious to serve with dinner all year long. Tender like our Instant Pot Brussel Sprouts with Bacon but crispy on the outside this will quickly become a new family favorite.
Let’s talk about brussels and garlic shall we? It is the perfect duo when you are looking for a cheap easy side dish to make for your family. If you are looking to eat more greens and haven’t learned to love these yet, this adds a lot of crunch and flavor. (affiliate links present)
How Long to Fry Brussels Sprouts
This depends on whether you are deep frying whole or cut in half. I suggest the latter to get more of a crisp and still allow the center to stay a bit tender. Another factor is how hot your oil is. You only want to add them when it is hot, hot, hot for best results. Halved at 380 degrees F takes about 3 minutes or so in that case.
Most of the time you will do this with fresh produce from rock hard to crunchy with a balsamic glaze but you could soften first which would mean that the cook time would be very quick, closer to 1-2 minutes. We talk about How Long to Boil Brussel Sprouts first here if you’d rather. I recommend this if left whole.
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Do you need to blanch brussel sprouts before frying?
No, this isn’t necessary. The only time I would say this should happen would be if you wanted to leave them whole and super tender in the middle. If you skipped this step and chose not to halve them, the center would stay a bit firm as the timing wouldn’t allow for the heat to permeate all the way thru each one.
Should you blanch brussel sprouts in half or whole?
You could do it either way if you wanted a very tender center and you just wanted a light crisp on the outside layer(s). You can do this in a pot of boiling salted water in 1-3 minutes, faster if sliced of course. We also share How to Microwave Brussel Sprouts with a bit of water, covered, which is faster and safer for kids to do.
Above shows us frying garlic cloves first to flavor the oil and be able to serve them alongside each other for an added pop. This is optional but definitely worth trying because it is wonderful. I will do this when making our Deep Fried Salmon in the same oil too for a pop of yum.
Fried Brussel Sprouts with Balsamic
If you read our article about How Long to Cook Brussel Sprouts in the Air Fryer, this is a similar outcome (but with a bit more calories). With either one there are tons of options to top them with when done. From melted butter and bacon bits to tossed with a great balsamic it is a way to get the haters to love these green bites.
Ingredients
- Fresh brussel sprouts with ends removed and cut in half is recommended
- we have other directions on How to Cook Frozen Brussel Sprouts if that is all you have
- I like to add a bit of garlic salt
- Some vegetable oil to fill 1/3 of the pot
- A thermometer is handy to test oil temperature, you want to heat the oil to between 375 degrees – 400F.
Variations
- Melted butter is a must for us unless we are tossing with a sauce.
- You could add some cheese on the top too like our Parmesan Crusted Brussel Sprouts.
- Drizzle some balsamic vinegar on top of those fried outer leaves when done if you’d like.
- I like adding some bacon bits but that is optional.
- Other toppings that work well are dried cranberries and/or nuts.
What to serve with deep fried sprouts?
If you do not want to waste the oil, I agree, I hate waste as well. You can make a batch of Fried Chicken Cutlets with Flour before or after these are done, then serve together. You can do this same thing with pretty much any protein, breaded lightly and crisped in just a few minutes.
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Deep Fried Brussel Sprouts
Equipment
- 1 pot
- 1 cutting board and knife to trim and slice in half
Ingredients
- 2 lbs brussel sprouts ends removed and halved
- 2 tsp garlic salt
- oil to fill 1/3 of the pot
- 4 tbsp bacon bits optional
- 1/4 c balsamic vinegar optional
Instructions
- Set a deep pot or Dutch Oven over medium high heat filled 1/3 – 1/2 of the way full with vegetable oil.
- * Optional but delicious. Once oil reaches temp. first drop in 10-12 peeled whole cloves of garlic for 2-3 minutes until they reach a deep golden brown but before turning too dark. Put on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Rinse, dry brussels with paper towels. Cut ends off and slice in half on a cutting board. Wait until the oil reaches 375-400 degrees F before lowering down halved brussels with a slotted metal spoon. Add as many as will fit without overlapping and fry for about 3 minutes or until browned and crispy.
- Lift out using the same slotted spoon and transfer on to a few paper towels to absorb excess oil. Sprinkle some of the garlic salt on top, cover with paper towels until next batch is fried until they are all done this way.
- Toss with balsamic and bacon bits if desired before serving so they are all coated.
Elisa
Thursday 15th of August 2024
Love this Deep fried Brussels sprouts recipe, looks delicious and is easy to make. I will make them for dinner soon. Thanks for sharing :)
chara
Thursday 15th of August 2024
So delicious and these are easy to make brussel sprouts, I am saving this recipes. Thanks for sharing
Chris
Thursday 15th of August 2024
Very helpful recipe. Love the Brussel sprouts with balsamic vinegar drizzle. So good!