Make this restaurant favorite at home to serve as an appetizer or side dish.

Every time I see fried Brussels sprouts on a menu, I order them.

Luckily, theyre super easy to make at home, too!

On a a Cooling Rack over a Baking Pan, Deep Fried Brussels Sprouts Topped with Shaved Parmesan and Balsamic Vinegar

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My favorite restaurant Brussels sprouts are actually served in San Diego.

Its a classic combination that is reliably delicious.

you could also leave off the cheese entirely and use balsamic glaze on its own.

Bowl of Deep Fried Brussel Sprouts

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Why Fry Brussels Sprouts?

There really is no comparing the texture of deep-fried sprouts to any other preparation.

A frying or instant-read thermometer is helpful for monitoring the frying oils temperature.

On a a Cooling Rack over a Baking Pan, Deep Fried Brussels Sprouts Topped with Shaved Parmesan and Balsamic Vinegar

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Position a cooling rack on top of a baking sheet.

Place a heavy-bottomed, medium-large sized (3 1/2 to 5-quart) deep saucepan or pot on the stove.

If youre using a frying thermometer, attach it to the side of the pot.

Supplies for Frying Brussel Sprouts: A Dutch Oven, Splatter Screen, Thermometer, Spider Strainer, and Oven Mitts

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Have your splatter screen, kitchen spider, and heat-resistant mitts nearby.

Trim any browned stem ends on the Brussels sprouts and peel off any bruised or spotty leaves.

Cut medium or large-sized Brussels sprouts in half.

Washed Brussel Sprouts Cut in Half and Placed in a Colander for Deep Fried Brussel Sprouts

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Small (3/4-inch in diameter or smaller) Brussels sprouts can be left whole.

They will start to sputter and spit right away.

Immediately cover the pot with the splatter screen and set a timer for 3 minutes.

Brussel Sprouts on a Spider Strainer Carefully Placed in Pot of Hot Oil for Deep Fried Brussel Sprouts Recipe

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Remove the splatter screen and check on the Brussels sprouts, giving them a stir.

Fry for another minute or so, until they are deeply browned but not blackened or burned.

While the sprouts are still hot, sprinkle them lightly with salt.

Dutch Oven Covered with a Splatter Screen for Deep Fried Brussel Sprouts

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Place the baking sheet in the oven to keep the sprouts warm until serving.

Bring the oil back up to temperature.

When all of the Brussels sprouts have been fried, transfer them to a serving dish.

Brussel Sprouts Frying in Oil in a Dutch Oven

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Sprinkle on the shaved Parmesan and drizzle the balsamic on top.

Fried Brussels sprouts are best served freshly cooked.

They will keep, refrigerated, for 2 to 3 days.

Deep Fried Brussel Sprouts Placed on a Cooling Rack over a Baking Sheet

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To reheat, spread out on a baking sheet and bake at 350oF for 5 minutes.

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Bowl of Deep Fried Brussel Sprouts Next to Two Small Bowls (One with Balsamic Vinegar and Another with Shaved Parmesan)

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