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crispy garlic

Fried Crispy Garlic Recipe

Little, golden crispy garlic bits will elevate any soup, rice, meat, or vegan dish. The texture, nice crispy crunch, and the loaded flavor makes this crispy garlic recipe a must to level up any dish.
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Course: Condiment
Keyword: crispy garlic, garnish, topping
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 79kcal

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • small wire mesh strainer
  • skimmer
  • serving bowl or ramekin

Ingredients

  • 1 head of garlic or more depending on your needs
  • ½ cup neutral oil such as avocado, vegetable, canola
  • Pinch salt optional

Instructions

  • Peel and Mince Garlic: Separate the garlic cloves from the bulb, peel them by pressing them down with the flat part of a knife, and mince finely. You can use a knife or a mandolin for uniform slices. You can use a mini-food processor for speed and saving time.
    1 head of garlic
  • Heat Oil: In a small saucepan or skillet, heat the oil over medium-low heat. The oil should not be too hot so definitely watch that the flame is not more than medium.
    ½ cup neutral oil
  • Fry the Garlic: Once the oil is heated, add the minced garlic to the hot oil. Stir occasionally to make sure the garlic cooks evenly. Keep an eye on the garlic as it will very quickly turn from golden to burnt. As soon as you see it turn LIGHT GOLDEN you need to remove the garlic right way.
  • Remove and Drain: Once the garlic turns a light golden brown, remove it from the oil using a skimmer and put it in the strainer to drain the oil. Give it a very gentle shake several seconds to remove the oil. Use some paper towel to lay the garlic bits on so the excess oil gets soaked up.
  • Season: While still warm, sprinkle the crispy garlic with a pinch of salt if desired.
    Pinch salt
  • Cool: Let the garlic cool completely. It will become even crispier as it cools.
  • Store: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 weeks.

Notes

Nutrition is only estimates and will vary depending on methods used.  RLF is not a nutritionist.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Fried Crispy Garlic Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
79
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
6
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
15
g
Sodium
 
0.1
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
2
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
 
0.2
g
0
%
Fiber
 
0.01
g
0
%
Sugar
 
0.01
g
0
%
Protein
 
0.05
g
0
%
Vitamin A
 
0.1
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
0.2
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
1
mg
0
%
Iron
 
0.01
mg
0
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.