Try These Wildly Popular Fried Veggies

Restaurants always look for ways to show creativity and showcase ingredients in unfamiliar ways. And one of the most cost-effective food groups can be vegetables. Not only are they good for you, but they’re also generally less expensive than proteins. And when they’re cooked in creative ways, they will often garner protein-like profits. How? That’s right . . . fry them!

Fried vegetables are not exactly a new concept, but they are becoming more popular across all types of foodservice establishments. Here’s why.

Everyone Loves Fried Vegetables (Even if They Don’t Know It Yet)

The biggest reason fried vegetables are becoming more popular in restaurants is that everyone enjoys them. Regardless of someone’s native culture, just about every type of cuisine has fried vegetables in some form of expression. The main differences are the specific types of vegetables that are fried, as well as the type of flour used to bread them. This often depends on local crops.

That said, we don’t have to go around the world to find vegetables that are fried food staples. The most common, of course, is French fries, though don’t forget about jalapeño poppers, fried cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and even fried tomatoes. Many of these items can be found in the appetizer section, and other restaurants have introduced them on a limited scale to see how popular they are before making them a part of the main menu.

Consider These Deep-Fried Veggie Ideas

There are plenty of amazing deep-fried vegetable ideas that can work well in restaurants. Some of them are seasonal, while others might do well throughout the entire year. As alluded to above, fried cauliflower has become one of the most popular restaurant appetizers at all levels. Cauliflower has proven to be one of the most versatile vegetables in the world. And frying it is simple! Fried cauliflower can be topped with a variety of sauces to fit every cuisine. Especially the now infamous buffalo-style cauliflower bites.

Here are some other ideas that are gaining in popularity right now:

– Fried green beans have been popular as well. If they are topped with a bit of garlic or some chili sauce, they could make the perfect family-style vegetable side for a nice meal. Done Japanese style, they can be served as tempura.

– Fried okra and onion rings have been staples in the south for a long time. But they are now becoming popular in other parts of the country as well. They have a nice crunch, and they can be served with various dipping sauces. That makes them a versatile option for just about every situation. Serve fried onions Indian-style, and batter them in chickpea flour.

– Fried pickles have become increasingly popular in certain restaurants as well. Fried pickles are commonly dipped in horseradish or ranch, but some restaurants have their own house sauce that accompanies the dish.

– Certain stick appetizers have become popular as well. Eggplant and zucchini are relatively easy to cut into long sticks, and they can be served with delicious dipping sauces as well. Again, tempura works well here.

– Finally, mushrooms are a popular fried vegetable. Many restaurants have placed sauces inside the mushroom cap before tossing them into the fryer. There is nothing quite like delicious stuffed mushrooms as an appetizer.

Pitco Helps You Serve Your Best

Restaurants must make sure they get the most out of their fried vegetable appetizers and sides, and that is worthy Pitco Solstice Fryer can be beneficial. This is an unparalleled fryer that has a matchless ignition system, comes with standard automatic self-cleaning burners, and a universal control system with a short learning curve. This cold zone fryer is perfect for the batter used to fry vegetables, and it could make it easier for restaurants to shorten their order turnaround times while maximizing the quality of every dish.