Deep Fried Brussel Sprouts
Deep fried brussel sprouts with balsamic and bacon or butter is an easy side dish that is delicious and cheap to serve with dinner.
Servings: 5
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.
Nutrition
Serving: 2oz | Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 1073mg | Potassium: 748mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1370IU | Vitamin C: 154mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 3mg