Crispy Cauliflower Delight: A Must-Try Recipe!

Learn how to make fried cauliflower with this recipe. Tender bits of cauliflower are battered and deep-fried — great as an appetizer!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 1headcauliflower, broken into small florets

  • 4cupsoil for deep frying

  • 1largeegg

  • 2teaspoonsmilk

  • 1cupcracker crumbs

Cooking Directions

  1. Bring a pan of lightly salted water to a boil. Place cauliflower in boiling water and cook until tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat, drain, and cool.

  2. Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C).

  3. Whisk together egg and milk in a small bowl. Place cracker crumbs in a shallow dish. Dip cauliflower in the egg mixture then roll in cracker crumbs.

  4. Fry coated cauliflower in the hot oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Editor’s Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of breading ingredients. The actual amount of breading consumed will vary. We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories269
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
20g
25%
Saturated Fat
3g
16%
Cholesterol
23mg
8%
Sodium
287mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate
20g
7%
Dietary Fiber
2g
9%
Total Sugars
4g
Protein
4g
Vitamin C
33mg
167%
Calcium
38mg
3%
Iron
2mg
9%
Potassium
226mg
5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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