A few years ago I visited the town of Ashland, Oregon, while attending a bicycle mechanic school. I ate dinner at Standing Stone Brewery one night and saw a strange appetizer (FROG BALLS) on the menu. I was intrigued because I  love Brussels sprouts. Basically the Brussels sprouts are deep fried the same way French fries are cooked. This is one of my favorite alternatives to French fries.

I like to find small sprouts so they cook all the way through. I cut large sprouts in half, which also produces nice crispy leaves that fall off the halved sprouts. I cook them in Canola oil with my small deep frier. The key is to cook them till they are brown and not only salt them but heavy pepper them, when you remove them from the oil . No need for any garnish. Enjoy!