Cajun Fried Cauliflower Recipes

SPICY CAJUN ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH RéMOULADE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400ºF. Line a baking sheet with baking paper.
• Cut the cauliflower in half lengthwise.
• Toss cauliflower, olive oil, and Cajun seasoning in a bowl until fully coated.
• Tip onto the prepared baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes.
• Stir cauliflower and place back in the oven for another 5 to 10 minutes until tender and crispy around the edges.
• Serve hot with remoulade sauce.
• Mix together in a bowl and store in an airtight container.
• Combine all ingredients in a bowl and let sit so flavours meld.

CAJUN CAULIFLOWER FRIES WITH SMOKY REMOULADE

Steps:

• Combine mayonnaise, pickle, mustard, hot sauce, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Mix well and refrigerate remoulade until ready to use.
• Place cauliflower in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 6 minutes. Transfer to a food processor in batches and process to the consistency of rice. Place riced cauliflower in the center of a clean dish towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
• Combine Cheddar cheese and cream cheese in a large microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 30 seconds. Stir and heat 30 seconds more. Add riced cauliflower, egg, Parmesan cheese, flour, parsley, and seafood seasoning and stir until evenly combined. Cover and refrigerate dough for 1 hour.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Use clean hands to form cauliflower dough into wedge shapes and place on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray the top of each wedge with cooking spray.
• Bake in the preheated oven until crispy, 35 to 40 minutes. Serve with remoulade for dipping.

EXTRA CRISPY SPICY FRIED CAULIFLOWER RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Cut the cauliflower in large florets. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside.
• In a small bowl, combine the celery salt, oregano, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
• In a medium bowl, add half of the spice mix to the flour.
• Add the cornstarch and mix.
• In a separate medium bowl, combine the soy milk, apple cider vinegar, and hot sauce. Whisk.
• Pour the remaining spice mix over the cauliflower florets and mix.
• Pour the milk mixture over the cauliflower and mix well until they are coated.
• Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour minimum.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan until it reaches 350°F (180°C).
• Toss each cauliflower floret in the flour mixture until well-coated, shaking off any excess. Dip them back in the remaining soy milk mixture in the bowl where they marinated, then again in the flour mixture.
• Fry the cauliflower for 4-5 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
• Drain the pieces on a wire or paper towels. Let cool 5-10 minutes before serving.
• Enjoy!

CAJUN-FRIED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Wash head of cauliflower.
• Place cauliflower in a large pot with enough water to cover.
• Add the bag of crab-boil, and the salt to the water.
• Bring to a boil; cook for about 8-10 minutes, or until cauliflower becomes "fork tender".
• When cauliflower becomes tender, remove from heat and allow cauliflower to "soak" in the spice for about 3-5 minutes (the longer it soaks, the spicier it gets).
• Remove cauliflower from the water and drain.
• Cut cauliflower into florets.
• Place breadcrumbs in a large bowl and mix in the Cajun seasoning.
• Mix together the beaten eggs and the 1/3 cup lemon juice.
• Heat enough oil to deep fry the cauliflower to 350°F.
• Coat each floret in the egg mixture, and then dredge in the breadcrumbs.
• Deep fry until breadcrumbs turn golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
• Drain well on paper towels.
• Serve with your favorite dipping sauces if desired.

FRIED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Cut up head of cauliflower into bite size chunks.
• Break eggs into small bowl and mix with small amount of water.
• In another bowl mix cornmeal and salt.
• Heat oil to medium heat.
• Place a few pieces of cauliflower in egg mix and drip off excess.
• Place egg dipped cauliflower into cornmeal.
• Shake off excess cornmeal.
• Place breaded cauliflower into hot oil.
• Fry until light golden brown.
• Enjoy.