Fried Cauliflower
A tasty vegan fried cauliflower that is perfect as a snack or appetizer, often served as buffalo cauliflower or popcorn nuggets.
Equipment
- Deep fryer
Ingredients
Cauliflower
- 1 head cauliflower about 4 cups of florets
Batter Ingredients
- 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
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- ¾ cup water
Oil for Frying
- 3 inches oil for frying
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash the head of cauliflower under running water then shake the water off of it.
- Cut the cauliflower florets off the head of cauliflower into bite-sized pieces, removing the large stem in the center.
Making 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.
Frying 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 batter can be seasoned with various spices for flavor variations, such as cajun, extra spicy, or Mexican. If using a saucepan instead of a deep fryer, ensure to monitor the oil temperature for the best results.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 218kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 794mgPotassium: 481mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin C: 69mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 1mg
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