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Yes, I’m obsessed with Brussels sprouts. I know that some people are still on the fence about them, but they happen to be my absolute favorite vegetable… at least in the cruciferous family. I can’t take them boiled though. That’s where I draw the line. The only time when they should be boiled is if they’re headed for the fryolator. But that’s it!
I pulled out our fryer the other day to make this recipe in celebration of the start of Chanukah. One of my favorite snacks at our local bar are their fried Brussels sprouts. And, lucky us, we got a bag of these beauties (as well as loads of sweet potatoes and carrots) in our CSA box. It may not be a traditional dish to serve in honor of the holiday, but it certainly does the trick.
Happy Chanukah to all who are celebrating!
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Deep Fried Vegetables
Ingredients
Canola oil or corn oil
1 container Brussels sprouts
2 carrots, peeled and cut lengthwise into 1/4 inch-wide strips
1 sweet potato, peeled and cut lengthwise into 1/4 inch-wide strips
1 onion, peeled and cut against the grain into 1/4 inch rounds
2 cups rice flour
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt, plus more for finishing
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Directions
1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the Brussels sprouts for 2 minutes. At the 2 minute mark, add the carrots and sweet potato slices. Cook for another 3 minutes. Drain veggies in a colander.
2. Pour corn oil or canola oil into a medium pot so that it comes at least 4 inches up the sides and heat the oil to 350 degrees.
3. While the oil is heating, whisk together the flour, cumin, salt and pepper in a bowl (make sure the bowl is large enough to hold the vegetables).
4. Toss the vegetables in the flour mixture. Make sure each piece is coated.
5. Put half of the vegetables into the oil and fry until they are golden brown. Remove veggies using a slotted spoon and drain on a plate lined with two layers of paper towel. Repeat with remaining vegetables.
6. In a separate bowl, make the dipping sauce by whisking together the mayonnaise and smoked paprika.
7. Season the fried veggies with a sprinkle of salt and pepper and serve with the dipping sauce.
Tags: Vegetarian, Appetizer
What a fun way to get in your daily dose of veggies! I also adore Brussels, and typically roast the heck out of ‘em until ultra crispy… but I never thought to try them fried!
Amazing! I could definitely eat a basket full of these
I really, really like Brussels sprouts and I am positive I’d like them even more deep-fried. Holy yum!
So I am a Brussel Sprout convert…used to hate them, but recently am starting to love them..but I’ve only ever had them roasted! I seriously can’t wait to try this!
We have a lot of deepfried veggies, here in india.. we just dip the veggies in a batter of gram or rice flour with some spices — salt and if you want turmeric and red chilli powder… and teeny bit of water to make the batter of coating consistency!! absolutely delish and everyone’s favourite!!
Love the shots here Brian–The veggies look gorgeous!
As a kid, I always disliked Brussels sprouts intensely, but that was because they were always served boiled. Sauteed, roasted, grated…I love all of these. And now I MUST try them fried.
Oh my! I couldn’t think of a better snack right now. Yum!
We’re desperately trying to get brussel spouts into our regular diet but we don’t feel the love as much as you do…this is a new way for us though and it looks pretty promising
I’m a big brussels sprouts fan. Are you talking about the fried brussels at Local 149?
Those are pretty awesome. I like how you threw in other veggies here too!
Fried brussels sprouts! I must try this…
I adore Brussels sprouts too, but I didn’t discover this until I was in my 20s. Because my mom would boil them. BOIL them! Like, boil until they were gray and mushy boil them. Oh, they were terrible. I’ve never had them fried before, but now I’m going to have to try it…
For some odd reason my husband bought and made Brussel Sprouts the other day. Not so good. Maybe we should fry them next time. They look delicious! Happy Hanukkah, baby! xo
love these Brian! Too good!
Holy moly – I love brussels sprouts! I’m sure I’ll love them even more if I tasted them fried
This looks amazing. I will definitely be trying soon!
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Fried veggies?! Why didn’t I know this was a thing!? I love it. Yum!
I could totally get behind eating more veggies if they’re fried!!
You had me at brussels sprouts, and then again at fried. Brilliant.
I am such a sucker for fried Brussels.
MMMnnn. . . I LOVES me some vegetables, especially when they are deep fried!
Me encanta las brussel sprouts.
I have never seen a deep fried Brussels sprout but I have to have one now they sound so good!
Seasoning these superb looking vegetables with cumin drew me in after the initial allure of the photograph, but the deal was sealed in using smoked paprika for the dipping sauce. Indeed, a colorful display of good cooking. Happy Hanukkah to you & yours!
There are very few things I’ll eat fried but I have to say I am deep-down convinced that fried veggies are actually good for you. Please dont’ tell me otherwise. Plus they are delicious! Love these.
Deep fried brussels sprouts! I may be able to convince the hubby to try them. He eats everything but those and lima beans. Can’t hurt to try! Thank you for the inspiration! Have a Happy Hanakkah!
Great way to get more veggies in the diet:)
That looks so good! Kind of similar to the Japanese version – tempura, which I love!
Good call to make it on brussels sprouts, must taste fantastic.
On my list…
For a holiday drinks party? This would be about the most festive thing I can think of. Give me an americano and a bowl of these, I’m in heaven.
OMG I would LOVE these
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Whoa whoa whoa. Deep-fried Brussels sprouts? That is absolutely brilliant. The simple dipping sauce with smoked paprika looks amazing, too.
I am obsessed with Brussels Sprouts and these look amazing!! Yum! I’d take these over a slice of chocolate cake any day! And I too order them every time I go to Local 149, so good.
as a southern girl we have tried tons of recipes for BS but never fried its awesome great recipe thanks,
These sound so delicious, down to the smoked paprika dipping sauce.
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