In this deep-fried Brussels sprouts recipe, Brussels sprouts are halved and deep fried to create a crispy exterior that’s so addictive and delicious! These crispy, one-bite sprouts are perfect dipped into a creamy, chipotle sauce with browned vegan sausage crumbles. The smoky and slightly spicy flavor of the chipotles in adobo work so well with the crispiness of the sprouts. The bacon adds another texture and intense flavor that keeps you going back for another bite!
A couple of years ago, I tried deep-fried Brussels sprouts out at a restaurant. It was magic. Crispy, greasy magical magic. I wanted to try making this at home, and it turned out to be super easy and just as delicious.
How to deep-fry Brussels sprouts
Start with DRY, room-temp Brussles sprouts. Why? Oil and water don’t mix. Even a small amount of moisture will create explosive, slightly scary little pops and plonks when you deep fry. Why room temp? You want your oil to stay hot, and cold Brussels will mess with that.
Once you have these two things down, you’ll still want to drop the halved Brussels in ONE AT A TIME, wait about 30 seconds, then drop in another. Proceed with caution!
After you’ve deep-fried, you’ll be left with these gorgeously crispy Brussels sprouts.
How to serve these fried Brussels sprouts
Brussels love a fatty+smokey component, and this Chipotle-Bacon mayo is the perfect sauce to drag them through. I used Field Roast Mexican Chipotle Sausage here, but you could also use tempeh bacon or shiitake mushroom bacon.
More Brussels and Vegan Bacon recipes!
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Vegan Bacon Egg + Cheeze Biscuit
Crispy Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts
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