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Battered & Fried Cauliflower

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Battered and fried cauliflower is a crispy vegetarian dish made with tender cauliflower florets coated in a light batter and fried until golden.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 116
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium head cauliflower cut into florets
  • Oil for frying vegetable, canola, or sunflower
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup water or plant milk
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Paprika or smoked paprika Optional
  • Garlic powder Optional
  • Chili flakes Optional

Equipment

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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Prepare the Cauliflower
  2. Wash and dry cauliflower florets thoroughly.
  3. In a bowl, whisk flour, water or plant milk, baking powder, salt, pepper, and any optional seasonings until smooth.
  4. Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
  5. Dip cauliflower florets into batter, letting excess drip off.
  6. Fry in batches 3–4 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp.
  7. Remove place in a rosted tray for extra crispy.
  8. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 116kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 4gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 44mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Extra crispy: add a tablespoon of cornstarch to the batter
Air fryer: lightly oil battered florets and cook at 400°F (205°C) for 15–18 minutes
Flavor boost: toss with lemon juice or spices after frying
Serve with: tahini sauce, yogurt dip, or spicy tomato sauce

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