Ingredients

  • 3 heads fresh broccoli, cleaned and cut bite-size (or cauliflower)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon creole seasoning
  • 3 -4 cups canola oil, enough to fill deep fryer (or vegetable, canola oil is best)

Method

  • Heat oil in deep fryer or large pot on stove to 350° Fahrenheit
  • Beat eggs and milk together in a bowl. Pour milk and egg wash in a ziplock bag.
  • Combine remaining ingredients (except broccoli) in a separate ziplock bag; close the bag and shake thoroughly to mix. (Cajun or Creole seasonings: Zatarain's or Tony Chachere's, to taste or 1 teaspoon).
  • Shake and soak broccoli pieces in egg wash bag for 5 minutes, then place them in flour and seasoning ziplock bag. Shake to coat. Place each coated broccoli piece in hot oil and cook until golden brown. Drain on paper towel.
  • Best served hot out of the fryer. Serve with condiments of your choice, catsup, hot sauce, or cocktail sauce are my favorite choices.