Crispy Fried Cauliflower
This Crisp Fried Cauliflower is the ultimate snacks lightly battered, crispy, and perfectly tender inside.These deep fried cauliflower gives you the taste and satisfaction of chicken nuggets without the meat perfect with the creamy garlic dipping sauce. You will surely love this recipe as much as i do!
If you love chicken nuggets or chicken popcorn this is a perfect vegan substitute. Cauliflower is such a versatile veggie. Not only is it delicious on its own, but it also helps to make low-carb versions of your favorite dishes. If you’ve ever been on a low-carb or keto diet, I’m sure you’re familiar with this versatile veggie.
This fried cauliflower has the most delicious breading that cooks to a perfect golden brown. Its crispy goodness will have you coming back for seconds and thirds, so you might want to double your batch! You can serve your fried cauliflower as-is with your favorite dipping sauce on the side, or toss it in your favorite sauce!
Ingredients You'll Need
Cauliflower - Always use fresh cauliflower for this recipe, never frozen in order to make sure they come out crispy. And try to buy a whole head of cauliflower instead of the precut and prepackaged florets. The fresher, the better.
All Purpose Flour - It helps in forming the batter which gives the cauliflower its crispy coating.
Salt & Pepper - You can use any kind of salt you prefer. It gives taste to the dish.
Garlic Powder & Paprika - Adds flavor to the batter.
Eggs - Serve as binder, meaning that they help batter stick to food and coat if for deep frying. They also serve to leaven the batter, which making it more light and crispy.
Water - It makes wet batter to create a more liquid consistency.
This Crisp Fried Cauliflower is the ultimate snacks lightly battered, crispy, and perfectly tender inside.These cauliflower nuggets give you the taste and satisfaction of chicken nuggets without the meat perfect with the creamy garlic dipping sauce.
- 1 cauliflower (large)
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup sour cream (add 2tbsp. milk if it's too thick)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1 1/2 tablespoon parmesan cheese
Cut the cauliflower florets off the head of cauliflower and into medium size florets removing the large stem in the center of the head.
In a pot with boiling water season with salt, add the florets and cook for 3 minutes. Strain and transfer into a bowl until cool completely.
In a small bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, salt, white pepper, minced garlic, lemon, parsley and Parmesan cheese. Mix until fully combine. Set aside
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, white pepper, garlic powder and paprika. Stir to combine.
- Mix in eggs and water. Stir the batter until it become a smooth paste, add a little more of water if the batter is too thick.
Dip cauliflower florets into the batter and coat evenly. Allow excess batter to drip off.
Heat oil in a pan over medium high heat.
Carefully place cauliflower into the pan, fry them by batches for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
Immediately remove from oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve with dipping sauce!
