Description
A detailed recipe for preparing fried broccoli with a crispy texture and rich flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of fresh broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup of cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 cup of cold water
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Wash and cut the broccoli into uniform florets.
- In a bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Gradually whisk in cold water until the batter is smooth and thick.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat.
- Dip each broccoli floret into the batter, ensuring it is fully coated.
- Carefully place the battered broccoli into the hot oil in batches.
- Fry for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve immediately with dipping sauce of choice.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding Parmesan cheese to the batter.
- Experiment with spices such as paprika or cayenne for heat.
- Pair with a garlic aioli for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: fried broccoli recipe, crispy broccoli, vegetable appetizer