Battered and fried cauliflower is comfort food with a quiet twist. It doesn’t pretend to be anything else it’s crispy, golden, and meant to be enjoyed. But beneath that crunch is a vegetable that absorbs flavor beautifully and turns tender inside the batter.
This dish often shows up when people realize vegetables don’t have to be serious to be good. Frying cauliflower isn’t about hiding it; it’s about celebrating texture. The outside crackles, the inside stays soft, and suddenly a simple head of cauliflower becomes the center of attention.
In the Let’s Veg lifestyle, this recipe represents balance and honesty. Eating more vegetables doesn’t mean giving up pleasure. Sometimes it means letting vegetables show up in fun, familiar ways that bring people to the table. Progress, not perfection and definitely no guilt.
Battered & Fried Cauliflower
Ingredients
Equipment
Cooking Instructions
- Prepare the Cauliflower
- Wash and dry cauliflower florets thoroughly.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, water or plant milk, baking powder, salt, pepper, and any optional seasonings until smooth.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Dip cauliflower florets into batter, letting excess drip off.
- Fry in batches 3–4 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp.
- Remove place in a rosted tray for extra crispy.
- Serve hot.
One Response
A simple and delicious way to enjoy cauliflower. Perfect texture, amazing flavor, and light yet satisfying. Ideal for a healthy, quick meal packed with nutrients.