Deep Fried Garlic
Crispy, golden, and bursting with bold flavor, Deep Fried Garlic is the ultimate snack or garnish for garlic lovers! Whole peeled garlic cloves are delicately coated in a light batter made from all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and ice-cold water, creating a perfectly crisp outer shell while preserving the garlic’s soft, mellow interior. Fried to a golden perfection and seasoned with a touch of salt, this quick and easy recipe takes just 15 minutes from start to finish. Serve it as a unique appetizer, a crunchy topping for salads or soups, or a savory side dish that elevates any meal. With its enticing aroma and irresistible crunch, Deep Fried Garlic is sure to become a family favorite. Perfect for entertaining or as a treat for yourself, this recipe highlights simple ingredients transformed into something extraordinary.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 20 pieces Garlic cloves (peeled)
- 0.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt (for seasoning)
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper (optional, for seasoning)
- 0.75 cups Ice-cold water
- 4 cups Neutral oil (for frying, e.g., vegetable or canola)
Instructions
Peel 20 garlic cloves and set them aside. Make sure they are whole and intact.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine 0.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons of cornstarch, 0.5 teaspoons of baking powder, 0.5 teaspoons of salt, and 0.25 teaspoons of black pepper (if using). Mix well.
Slowly add 0.75 cups of ice-cold water into the dry ingredients, whisking until a smooth batter forms. The batter should have a slightly thick consistency, similar to pancake batter.
In a deep frying pan or heavy-bottomed pot, heat 4 cups of neutral oil to 350°F (175°C). Use a cooking thermometer to maintain the oil temperature for frying.
Working in batches, dip the peeled garlic cloves into the batter, coating them completely. Allow any excess batter to drip off.
Carefully drop the battered garlic cloves into the hot oil, frying about 5-6 at a time to avoid overcrowding. Fry for 2-3 minutes, or until the garlic is golden brown and crisp.
Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried garlic cloves from the oil and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Repeat the frying process for the remaining garlic cloves.
Sprinkle the fried garlic with additional salt to taste, if desired. Serve immediately as a snack, topping, or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8488 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 947.4 g | 1215% | |
| Saturated Fat | 67.7 g | 338% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1338 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 81.9 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | ||
| Protein | 10.3 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 112 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 314 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
