Fried Cauliflower

Fried Cauliflower
  • PREP TIME
    30 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    50 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    198

Transform humble cauliflower florets into golden, crispy delights! This recipe delivers perfectly tender cauliflower encased in a crunchy, seasoned crust, ideal as an irresistible appetizer or a satisfying side dish.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    20 g
  • Cholesterol
    23 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    4 g
  • Saturated Fat
    3 g
  • Sodium
    287 mg
  • Sugar
    4 g
  • Fat
    20 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 8 mins Prepare the Cauliflower: In a large pot, bring lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Gently add the cauliflower florets and cook until they are tender-crisp, about 5-8 minutes. (Timing may vary based on floret size).

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Recipe View 5 mins Cool and Drain: Immediately remove the cauliflower from the boiling water and transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, thoroughly drain the cauliflower and pat dry with paper towels. (This ensures maximum crispiness!).

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Recipe View 2 mins Heat the Oil: In a deep-fryer or large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat the vegetable oil to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C). Use a thermometer to monitor the temperature for best results.

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Recipe View 3 mins Prepare the Breading Station: In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk until well combined. In a separate shallow dish, place the cracker crumbs and season generously with salt and pepper.

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Recipe View 10 mins Bread the Cauliflower: One at a time, dip each cauliflower floret into the egg mixture, ensuring it's fully coated. Then, dredge the floret in the cracker crumbs, pressing gently to adhere. Repeat until all florets are breaded.

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Recipe View 5 mins Fry to Golden Perfection: Carefully lower the breaded cauliflower florets into the hot oil in batches, avoiding overcrowding the fryer. Fry for 2-3 minutes per batch, or until golden brown and crispy. (Maintain oil temperature during frying).

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Recipe View 2 mins Drain and Serve: Remove the fried cauliflower from the oil using a slotted spoon or spider and place on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Season immediately with additional salt and pepper to taste.

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Recipe View 1 mins Serve hot and enjoy!

For extra flavor, add a pinch of garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika to the cracker crumbs.
To make this recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free cracker crumbs or a mixture of almond flour and tapioca starch.
Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, or a spicy aioli.

Mariana Heathcote

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.2/ 5 ( 66 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Rebeca Connelly

    Easy to follow and delicious. I added some cayenne pepper to the cracker crumbs for a little kick.

  • Samanta Stamm

    This recipe is amazing! The cauliflower was perfectly cooked and the breading was so crispy. My family loved it!

  • Peyton Heathcote

    I've tried other fried cauliflower recipes before, but this one is the best. The tip about using an ice bath is genius!

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