Carolina Fried Sprouts Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Brussels Sprouts
Trim the ends of the Brussels sprouts and remove any yellow or damaged leaves. Cut them in half lengthwise.
- 2
Make the Batter
In a bowl, mix together the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg. Combine the wet and dry ingredients until well mixed.
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 4
Coat the Sprouts
Dip each Brussels sprout half into the batter to coat, allowing excess batter to drip off.
- 5
Fry the Sprouts
Carefully lower the coated Brussels sprouts into the hot oil, frying them in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry until they are golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes.
- 6
Drain and Serve
Remove the fried Brussels sprouts with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve hot, optionally with a dipping sauce.