Crispy Fried Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts
Crispy Brussels sprouts coated in warm maple syrup and tossed with bacon will turn any brussel sprout hater into a #1 fan!
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- deep fryer or pot safe for deep frying
- tray with paper towels
- knife and cutting board
- small pan
- wooden spoon or rubber spatula
- medium sized mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 2 cups canola oil for deep frying
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts
- 2 teaspoon olive oil
- 4 bacon strips diced
- ¼ cup diced onion
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 1 sprig of thyme
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat canola oil in a deep fryer to 350 degrees.
- While the oil is heating, prep the Brussels sprouts by cutting the roots of each. Next, cut each sprout in half. Gently peel off and set aside any leaves that naturally fall off. Rinse the leaves and halved Brussels sprout under cold water, keeping them separate. Place them onto a tray lined with paper towels, layering more paper towels on top and pat dry. Set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a small pan on medium heat. Saute the diced bacon for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until slightly under cooked.
- Add the diced onions and cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Pour in the maple syrup and add the sprig of thyme. Turn the heat to low and simmer for 1 minute. Remove from the heat.
- Once the frying oil is at the correct temperature, add the halved brussel sprouts 2 batches. Fry for 2 minutes. Remove and drain the brussel sprouts and place into a medium sized mixing bowl.
- Fry the Brussels sprout leaves in the same oil for one minute. Remove and drain, and add with the Brussels sprout halves. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss with a large spoon.
- Remove the thyme sprig from the maple syrup sauce. Pour over the fried brussel sprouts and mix together with a spoon.
- Serve immediately.