Fried Parmesan Cauliflower Bites Recipes

GARLIC PARMESAN CAULIFLOWER BITES RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450˚F (230˚C).
• Cut the head of cauliflower in half. Pluck bite-sized florets from each half. Trim bottoms of florets as necessary.
• In a medium bowl, mix the parmesan crust ingredients.
• In a separate bowl, whisk eggs. Dredge the cauliflower in the eggs, then garlic parmesan mixture.
• Lay the cauliflower on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
• Bake for 20-30 minutes, until crispy and browned to your liking.
• Garnish with chopped parsley.
• Enjoy!

FRIED PARMESAN CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Break dry cauliflower into florets.
• Place florets in the 2 tablespoons water and steam in microwave, covered, for 3 to 6 minutes.
• Drain and cool completely, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Place flour in one bowl.
• Beat eggs, cheese, salt and pepper together in a separate bowl.
• Finely chop parsley and add to egg mixture.
• Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan, over medium until hot, but not bubbly.
• Dip florets in flour, then in egg mixture.
• Fry florets until brown.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Serve.

FRIED PARMESAN CAULIFLOWER BITES

Steps:

• Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add cauliflower and cook until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes; don't overcook. Drain.
• Mix flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix eggs and milk in a second bowl. Mix bread crumbs, cracker meal, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese in a third bowl.
• Dip cooked cauliflower into the flour mixture, then into the egg mixture, and finally into the bread crumb mixture.
• Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Lower cauliflower carefully into the hot oil in batches, adding more oil if needed. Fry until light golden brown and crispy, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining cauliflower.

CHEDDAR PARMESAN CAULIFLOWER BITES RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Wrap cauliflower in a clean dish towel, then turn it upside down and bang it against the surface of your counter until you feel the cauliflower crack (be sure to rotate to break it up on all sides).
• Pull florets off of stem and break apart the bigger florets into smaller pieces.
• Microwave florets for 4 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 425°F (220˚C).
• In one small bowl, pour flour; in another, whisk two eggs; and in a medium bowl, combine your bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and cheddar cheese.
• Coat each piece in flour, followed by the eggs and finally the bread crumb mixture.
• Spray a baking sheet and place all cauliflower bites in it, then drizzle olive oil over them or spray with cooking spray.
• Bake in the oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
• Serve with marinara, ranch, or sour cream.
• Enjoy!

BAKED PARMESAN CAULIFLOWER BITES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Place mayonnaise in a large zip-top bag. Add cauliflower; seal bag and shake to coat.
• Combine bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese in another large zip-top bag. Add 1/2 of the coated cauliflower; seal bag and shake to coat. Spread in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining cauliflower and bread crumb mixture.
• Bake in the preheated until tender and golden brown, about 35 minutes.

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.