Beer-Battered Broccoli Bites

These beer-battered broccoli bites are a fun and delicious way to enjoy your veggies. The light, crispy batter infused with the subtle flavor of beer elevates the broccoli into an irresistible snack or appetizer that’s perfect for sharing at gatherings or as a side dish

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The secret to achieving a perfectly crispy coating lies in using cold beer and flour, which creates a light and airy batter. Fry the broccoli until golden brown for that perfect crunch with every bite. Serve with a zesty dipping sauce to balance out the rich, savory flavors

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Beer-Battered Broccoli Bites

Rating: 5.0/5

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Serves: 4 Prep Time: 25 minutes Cooking Time: 25 minutes 25 minutes Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Ingredients

1 cup Gold Medal™ self-rising flour
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup regular or nonalcoholic beer
4 cups fresh broccoli florets
Vegetable oil for deep frying
1/2 cup ranch dressing

Instructions

1. In large bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, cheese and beer with whisk until smooth. Add broccoli; toss until well coated with batter.
2. In deep fryer or heavy saucepan, heat 2 to 3 inches oil to 375°F. Fry broccoli in batches 2 to 3 minutes, turning once, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
3. Serve warm broccoli bites with ranch dressing for dipping.

Notes

Self-rising flour works best in this recipe, but if you can’t find it, you can substitute 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Be sure to not crowd the fryer or pan, only frying several florets at a time.
Try beer-battering and deep-frying other vegetables, such as green beans, cauliflower florets or zucchini or yellow squash slices.