Deep Fried Cauliflower Recipes

GRANDMA NICKIE'S DEEP FRIED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Heat frying oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Toss cauliflower florets with salt in a bowl. Stir egg and vegetable oil together in a bowl; whisk flour and milk into egg mixture until batter is smooth. Working in batches, drop several pieces of cauliflower into batter and stir to coat.
• Working in batches, fry battered cauliflower pieces in preheated oil until they rise to the top of the oil and float, 2 to 4 minutes. Carefully turn pieces over and continue frying until golden brown, about 2 minutes more.

FRIED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Place cauliflower into a pan of lightly salted boiling water. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes, or until tender. Remove from heat, drain and cool.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C). In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk with a fork. Place cracker crumbs in a shallow dish. Dip cauliflower in the egg mixture then roll in cracker crumbs.
• Fry coated cauliflower in the hot oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

DEEP FRIED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• wash and cut caulilflower into flowerettes and set aside.
• combine bisquick (or Pan cake mix) with water in small bowl.
• Add caulilflower to batter and evenly coat.
• Add to oil at 350 degrees.
• Cook unitil golden brown.
• Serve with ranch dressing as dip.

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.