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Deep Fried Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Crispy Brussels Sprouts and bacon deep fried to perfection and served with a maple mustard dressing for dipping.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bacon, deep fried
Servings: 4
Calories: 3422kcal
Author: Mikayla M

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Brussels Sprouts
  • 1/2 lb thick cut bacon
  • 1 1/2 quarts oil* 6 cups
  • Pinch salt
  • 1/2 Maple Mustard Vinaigrette Recipe

Instructions

  • Place your oil in a heavy duty pot and set over high heat with a deep fry thermometer. Bring it to 375°F.
  • Discard any browned or wilted outer leaves from the Brussels sprouts and trim the bottom, leaving the stem intact to hold the sprout together. Slice in half.
  • Dice your bacon.
  • When your oil as reached the proper temperature, lower your Brussels sprouts in gently and wait for the oil to stop bubbling, then quickly add the bacon and stir to break it up.
  • Let fry for 5 minutes.
  • Remove to a paper towel lined bowl. Remove the paper towels once they've soaked up any excess oil (30 seconds), and sprinkle with salt. Toss to mix.
  • Serve immediately with a dipping sauce of choice.

Notes

*Use a high heat oil like Grapeseed, Canola, Vegetable, Avocado, or Safflower
*Make your Maple Mustard Dipping sauce in just 5 minutes using this quick recipe. 

Nutrition

Calories: 3422kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 378g | Saturated Fat: 34g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 404mg | Potassium: 553mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 876IU | Vitamin C: 96mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg