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.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

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)

Directions

Step 1

Peel 20 garlic cloves and set them aside. Make sure they are whole and intact.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Working in batches, dip the peeled garlic cloves into the batter, coating them completely. Allow any excess batter to drip off.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Repeat the frying process for the remaining garlic cloves.

Step 9

Sprinkle the fried garlic with additional salt to taste, if desired. Serve immediately as a snack, topping, or side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1268.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	8488.2

Total Fat 947.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 67.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1338.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 81.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g	0%
Total Sugars 0.7g
Protein 10.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 111.5mg	0%
Iron 4.0mg	0%
Potassium 313.9mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 95.9%

Protein: 0.5%

Carbs: 3.7%