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Fried Elephant Garlic Chips are crispy, golden snacks made by deep-frying thinly sliced elephant garlic cloves in avocado oil. The result is a surprisingly mild, crunchy treat that becomes even crispier as it cools, with an optional bonus of garlic-infused oil for future cooking.
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Peel the cloves from the heads of elephant garlic.
Thinly slice the garlic cloves.
Pour enough avocado oil into a large pan to cover the bottom generously.
Add the sliced garlic to the cold oil. It's important to start with cold oil.
Turn on the heat and fry the garlic, stirring occasionally, until the chips are golden brown and crispy.
Using a spider strainer, remove the fried garlic chips from the oil and transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
Immediately sprinkle the hot garlic chips with salt.
Allow to cool completely before enjoying. The chips will get crispier as they cool.
Optional: Strain the remaining garlic-infused oil through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bottle and save for future use.
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Store cooled chips in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain crispness.
spider strainer or slotted spoon · fine-mesh sieve (for optional oil straining)
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Starting with cold oil allows the garlic to cook evenly and gently, preventing the exterior from burning before the interior crisps. The chips will turn golden brown as the oil gradually heats.
Fry until the chips are golden brown and crispy. They will continue to crisp up as they cool on the paper towel, so remove them slightly before maximum crispness if preferred.
Yes. Strain the remaining oil through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bottle and store for future cooking. It adds garlic flavor to dressings, roasted vegetables, and other dishes.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. They are best enjoyed fresh but will maintain crispness if kept dry and sealed.
Elephant garlic cloves are much larger, making them easier to slice thinly and fry evenly. They also have a milder, sweeter garlic flavor compared to regular garlic.
