Crispy Pan Fried Cauliflower Florets Recipes

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!

CRISPY CAULIFLOWER FLORETS WITH CITRUS SALT

Steps:

• Fill a large pot half full with vegetable oil. Heat to 350 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Toss in florets to coat.
• In a small bowl, mix together remaining salt, red pepper flakes and lemon zest. When oil is ready, remove half the florets from the batter and add to the oil. Cook until golden, about 4 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally. Drain to paper towels. Sprinkle generously with seasoned salt. Repeat with second batch of florets. Serve immediately.

CRISPY PAN FRIED CAULIFLOWER FLORETS

Steps:

• Boil or steam the whole cauliflower (do not separate it into florets yet) to your desired doneness - I prefer mine fork-tender and boil it for 7-10 minutes. Rinse in cold water and allow to cool. Separate the cauliflower into florets, cut the larger florets in half.
• Prepare 2 small containers for the batter. In one, whisk together the eggs and milk. In the other, mix together the flour, salt, and black pepper. If you want, add some spice with a pinch of cayenne or chipotle powder.
• Dip each cauliflower floret into the egg mixture (really mix it around in there), and then dip it into the flour mixture, making sure to coat each side in a light layer of flour. Set aside until ready to fry.
• Pan fry the battered cauliflower in batches: heat about 2-4 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet, and make sure the oil thinly coats the bottom of the skillet. You might need more or less oil, depending on the size of the skillet. Place the cauliflower pieces flat-side down into the hot oil (if there is a flat side), and fry without disturbing them for about 3 minutes, or until the underside is a nice golden brown. I was able to get 8-10 pieces in a large skillet at a time without crowding the cauliflower.
• Use tongs to gently flip each cauliflower piece, and cook until the other side is nicely browned. The cauliflower florets are obviously not flat on each side, so try to cook each floret on at least three sides. The heat of the skillet will cook all the delicious batter that is inside the cauliflower floret.
• Set the cooked cauliflower florets on a paper towel while you finish cooking. Serve warm, and dip into a Greek Yogurt Sauce (see notes)

BATTER DIPPED DEEP FRIED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Preheat fryer oil to 375.
• Place the beaten eggs, milk and salt in a shallow bowl (or a large baggie).
• In a separate shallow bowl (or another large baggie), mix together flour, cheese, garlic powder, thyme, oregano, paprika, cayenne, and pepper.
• Place flowerets into egg mixture and toss (or shake baggie) to coat well.
• Remove and place into flour mixture and toss (or shake baggie) to coat well.
• Fry in batches for 4 - 6 minutes or until golden brown.
• Drain on paper towels and lightly salt.
• *Serve w/ dipping sauces such as marinara, ranch or blue cheese.

BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER FLORETS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Whisk wing sauce, mayonnaise, and egg together in a large bowl. Toss cauliflower florets in the sauce mixture to coat completely. Spread cauliflower out on baking sheet.
• Pulse croutons into fine crumbs in a food processor. Add Parmesan cheese and mix to combine. Sprinkle crouton and cheese mixture over cauliflower.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cauliflower is golden brown and tender, about 15 minutes. Let sit before removing from baking sheet, about 5 minutes.
• Mix blue cheese dressing with sour cream and black pepper to make dip. Serve dip alongside cauliflower.