Deep Fried Spinach
Deep Fried Spinach transforms tender leaves into whisper-light, crackly bites with a toasty, savory finish. Flash-fried at high heat, the spinach puffs dramatically while staying vibrant, making it a fun, kid-friendly side or snack alongside burgers, grilled meats, or game-day spreads.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Deep Fried Spinach, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 70
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 4
- Performance
- 20
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
Place a large handful of fresh spinach in the fryer basket, then submerge it to cook for about thirty seconds.
- 3
Drain the spinach on paper towels, and repeat with the remaining batches.
- 4
Add a little salt and pepper to taste.
- Calories 1876.19 kcal High 94%
- Protein 1.8 g Low Source 4%
- Carbohydrate 5.87 g 2%
- Total Fat 215.4 g High 276%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 129.86 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 1.83 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 3.29 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 70.43 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.52 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 277.61 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 371.39 mcg Good Source 41%
- Vitamin C 9.87 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
About This Recipe
Deep Fried Spinach is made with 4 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Peanut Oil, Salt, and Spinach. Each serving provides about 1876.19 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Deep Fried Spinach made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Peanut Oil, Salt, Spinach. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Deep Fried Spinach?
- About 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1876.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Deep Fried Spinach easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Deep Fried Spinach healthy?
- Deep Fried Spinach has an easyChef Pro health score of 28/100. Per serving, it provides 1876.19 calories and 1.8 g of protein, or 4% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 129.86 mg (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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