Uncover Grandma Nickie’s Secret Cauliflower Recipe!

My Grandma Nickie used to make this deep-fried cauliflower treat, and we could never get enough! After many attempts, I managed to copy her recipe. Both my boys asked me to teach them to make it. My family loves eating this with fish.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Ingredients

3cupsoil for frying, or as needed
1headcauliflower, broken into florets
¼teaspoonsalt
1largeegg, beaten
1tablespoonvegetable oil
1cupall-purpose flour
1cupmilk

Cooking Directions

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Toss cauliflower florets with salt in a bowl.
Whisk egg and vegetable oil together in a separate bowl. Whisk in flour and milk until batter is smooth.
Working in batches, drop cauliflower florets into batter; stir to coat.
Working in batches, gently lower battered cauliflower into preheated oil; fry until florets rise to the top and float, 2 to 4 minutes. Carefully turn pieces over and continue frying until golden brown, about 2 minutes more. Use a slotted spoon to transfer fried cauliflower to a paper towel-lined plate.

Tips

For darker, crunchier cauliflower, fry for a longer period of time.

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 Recipe5
Calories299
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g	23%
Saturated Fat 3g	16%
Cholesterol 41mg	14%
Sodium 185mg	8%
Total Carbohydrate 28g	10%
Dietary Fiber 4g	13%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 8g
Vitamin C 54mg	268%
Calcium 92mg	7%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 462mg	10%

* 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.