Spicy Fried Spinach
Crispy, golden, and bursting with bold flavors, Spicy Fried Spinach is the ultimate fusion of texture and taste. This quick and easy recipe elevates fresh spinach leaves into irresistibly crunchy bites, coated in a perfectly seasoned batter of red chili powder, ground cumin, and garlic powder. The light, crispy coating complements the vibrant spinach, while a final drizzle of zesty lemon juice and optional chili flakes adds a tantalizing kick. Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish is ideal as a spicy appetizer, a unique side dish, or a crowd-pleasing snack. Serve it hot for maximum crunch and savor the spicy, savory perfection! Keywords: spicy fried spinach, crispy spinach recipe, spicy appetizer, quick side dish, fried spinach leaves.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Fresh spinach leaves
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 4 tablespoons Water
- 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 200 milliliters Oil
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the spinach leaves. Ensure there is no excess moisture, or the oil may splatter.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, red chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, and salt.
Add the water gradually to the dry ingredients to form a smooth batter. The consistency should be slightly thick but runny enough to coat the spinach leaves.
Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat until it reaches 180°C (350°F). Test by dropping a small amount of batter into the oil; it should sizzle immediately.
Dip each spinach leaf individually into the batter, ensuring it is coated evenly. Allow any excess batter to drip off before frying.
Carefully place the battered spinach leaves into the hot oil, frying in small batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.
Remove the fried spinach with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil.
Repeat with the remaining spinach leaves.
Drizzle the crispy spinach with lemon juice and sprinkle chili flakes on top for extra spice, if desired.
Serve immediately as a deliciously crispy and spicy appetizer or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
951 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.9 g | 129% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.4 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 568 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.4 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 4.3 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 115 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 613 mg | 13% | |
*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.
