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.
Interesting Facts
Broccoli is a great source of vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants.
Frying the broccoli gives it a unique texture and enhances its natural flavors.
You can try adding different spices or herbs to the flour mixture for additional flavor variations.
This recipe can be easily adjusted to make it gluten-free by using a gluten-free flour blend.