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Deep fried Brussels sprouts served with a sweet and tangy sauce are a yummy snack, an addictive appetizer, and a fun Thanksgiving dish. Gluten free and simple to make! | justalittlebitofbacon.com
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Deep Fried Brussels Sprouts

Deep fried Brussels sprouts served with a sweet and tangy sauce are a yummy snack, an addictive appetizer, and a fun Thanksgiving dish. Gluten free and simple to make!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mediterranean
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 275kcal
Author Just a Little Bit of Bacon

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb brussels sprouts
  • vegetable oil for frying - at least 4 cups
  • kosher salt

Maple Aioli

  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1-2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup light olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp maple syrup
  • 1 small clove garlic minced
  • cayenne pepper to taste

Instructions

  • For the brussels sprouts: Heat the oven to 200F. Trim the sprouts and remove the outer leaves. Then halve or quarter them, depending on their size. Fill a large high sided pot with 2-3 inches of vegetable oil. Heat the oil to 400F. Add the brussels sprouts in batches, keeping the oil above 350F, and fry the sprouts until they are golden brown to deep brown and crispy, 2-3 minutes per batch. With a slotted spoon, transfer the fried sprouts to a paper towel lined plate to soak away some of the oil and sprinkle them with kosher salt. Then move them to a rack set over a baking tray. Keep the sprouts in the warm oven until you are ready to serve them.
  • For the maple aioli: In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, salt, and 1 tbsp of the lemon juice. The yolk will get light colored and then darken a bit. Now is the time to start adding the oil. Whisking the egg mixture constantly, begin adding the oil in a slow, steady stream until all the oil is used and the sauce has thickened. Then stir in the lemon zest, paprika, maple syrup, garlic, and a dash of cayenne. Taste the aioli and add more lemon juice, cayenne and/or salt as needed.

Notes

Use any high temperature frying oil for the recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 275kcal