Description
Fried garlic is a culinary gem that transforms any dish with its delightful crunch and rich flavor. This simple yet impactful ingredient elevates salads, pasta, and more, making it a must-have in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 cloves fresh garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 cup vegetable oil (canola or sunflower)
- 1/2 tsp salt (to taste)
- Optional: Fresh herbs like parsley or thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Peel and thinly slice the garlic cloves to ensure even frying.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the sliced garlic to the hot oil and stir gently for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Immediately remove from heat to prevent burning and transfer the garlic to paper towels using a slotted spoon. Sprinkle with salt while hot.
- Allow to cool completely before storing in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (9g)
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg