Deep Fried Spinach Recipe
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Deep Fried Spinach

By: LINDA MCLEAN 
"Sounds a little crazy, but this deep fried crispy spinach is something the kids will even eat! Light, crispy, and so good."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (26)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 cups peanut oil for frying
  • 1 (10 ounce) package washed fresh spinach
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place a large handful of fresh spinach in fryer basket, and submerge to cook for about thirty seconds. Drain spinach on paper towels, and repeat with remaining batches. Add a little salt and pepper to taste.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 211 | Total Fat: 22.3g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2004 by ABoston Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
You can, and should, make this even if you don't have a deep fryer. Pour the oil into your...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 2, 2007 by Emma SJ   view full review
In experimenting with this unusual recipe, my colleagues and I felt that while the idea is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2007 by cheepchick   view full review
I use this technique with fresh sage leaves, basil,or flat leaf parsley. Now that I've made...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2004 by MAMBAMARY   view full review
This is a great dish. It's a huge hit here in St. Louis, although we sprinkle parmesan cheese...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2006 by Cookingforfun   view full review
We did not care for, some spots were cripsy while others were kind of spongy. Although we like...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2007 by Heidikins   view full review
This sounded crazy, but I had to try it. I had to use Canola oil for frying though, as I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2006 by Lil'MadSavy   view full review
I don't know what I did wrong but I didn't like them. Some were crunchy and some were not. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2010 by Naz   view full review
This is a yummy and different way to make spinach. I have never heard of spinach being deep...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2007 by RACHEL1070   view full review
I rated this before, guess I will again. This did not turn out the way I expected. I must...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2006 by HEATHER316   view full review
My kids love this! It's definitely their most requested green veggie.

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