Fried Cauliflower
A deliciously crispy fried cauliflower recipe perfect for snacks or appetizers.
Equipment
- deep fryer
Ingredients
Cauliflower
- 1 head cauliflower about 4 cups of florets
Batter
- ¾ cup flour gluten-free flour mixes work great!
- 2 tablespoon corn starch or potato starch
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt reduce for lower sodium or if using seasoning with salt in it
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- ¾ cup water
For Frying
- 3 inches oil for frying
Instructions
Prepare the Cauliflower
- Wash the head of cauliflower under running water then shake the water off of it.
- Cut the cauliflower florets off the head of cauliflower and into bite-sized pieces removing the large stem in the center of the head.
Make the batter
- Put the dry ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- Pour in the water and stir the batter until it becomes a smooth paste.
- Put the cauliflower pieces into the batter and toss until well coated.
Deep Fry the Cauliflower
- Heat oil to 334°F (168°C).
- Use tongs to pick up the pieces of coated cauliflower and place them into the hot oil.
- Allow to cook in the oil for 2-3 minutes until the bubbling slows down and the cauliflower nuggets are golden brown.
- Immediately remove from oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve hot!
Notes
The basic batter recipe is great when eating with a sauce drizzled over them or on the side for dipping. Variations include adding Cajun seasoning or spices for extra flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 218kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 794mgPotassium: 481mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin C: 69mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 1mg
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