Microwave Fried Garlic

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Use the microwave to make golden brown fried garlic - crispy garlic bits for rice, pasta, and salads.

Prep Time2

Cook Time3

Course: Condiment

Cuisine: American

Keyword: garlic, microwave

Servings:

Calories: 6kcal

Trim each end off of each piece of garlic clove. Remove skin and discard. TIP: Its best to use a garlic peeler for this step. I noted a link in the article so you can see what one looks like - it makes this process simpler.
Mince garlic and place into a microwave-safe bowl. Cover with vegetable oil.
Microwave on high for 60 seconds and stir.
Continue to microwave, in 30-second increments, and stir until garlic is browned. I did this five times or 2-1/2 minutes total.
Microwave in 15-second increments until a deep brown.
Tip for this step - use a fine mesh strainer or tea strainer to not lose bits of crispy garlic. Strain infused oil into a container and save it for other recipes. Place fried garlic onto a paper towel to dry and drain excess oil.
Sprinkle fried garlic with salt and sugar. This helps balance the sharp flavor of the garlic. Can also be seasoned with other herbs and spices.
Let golden brown garlic bits stand to cool completely.
Reserve garlic oil to use in other dishes. Use fried garlic in your favorite dishes. Store fried garlic at room temperature in a sealed container such as a spice jar. Makes 2-3 Tablespoons.