This crispy fried broccoli recipe will make you fall in love with this nutritious vegetable all over again. The tender florets are coated in a crispy batter and deep-fried to perfection. Serve it as an appetizer or a side dish to add a healthy twist to your meals. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up this flavorful dish in no time.
Ingredients
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg, beaten
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Directions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- In a separate bowl, combine milk and beaten egg.
- Dip each broccoli floret into the milk and egg mixture, then coat it generously with the flour mixture. Shake off any excess.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or skillet over medium heat.
- Carefully place the coated broccoli florets into the hot oil in batches. Fry them for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried broccoli and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- Repeat the frying process with the remaining broccoli florets.
- Serve the fried broccoli hot and crispy as a delicious appetizer or side dish.
