Crispy Fried Cauliflower
If you’re looking for a delicious and satisfying snack or side dish that everyone will love, look no further than crispy fried cauliflower. This dish takes the humble cauliflower and transforms it into a crunchy, flavorful delight that is perfect for gatherings, movie nights, or simply as a tasty treat. With a light and crispy…
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflowercut into florets
- 1 cupall-purpose flour
- 1 tablespooncornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoonsalt
- 1/4 teaspoonpepper
- 1 1/2 cupsmilk
- oil for frying
Instructions
Instructions
- If not already prepared, cut 1 head cauliflower into florets and rinse; pat the florets dry with paper towels.
- Pour oil for frying into a large, heavy pot to a depth of about 3 inches. Heat the oil to 350°F (use a deep fryer if you prefer).
- In a medium bowl, add 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Whisk to combine.
- Whisk 1½ cups milk into the dry ingredients until a smooth batter forms.
- Working in batches, dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, letting excess batter drip off and shaking gently with a fork if needed.
- Carefully add a few battered florets to the hot oil with tongs (do not overcrowd). Fry about 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crisp, turning once with tongs. Allow the oil to return to 350°F between batches.
- Remove fried florets with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel–lined plate to drain. Serve warm.
Equipment
- large heavy pot
- deep fryer
- Medium Bowl
- Whisk
- Tongs
- Slotted spoon
- Paper Towels
Notes
Notes
Storage & Reheating:
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. They may lose some crispness. Reheat in the oven or air fryer at 375ºF to bring back that crunch.
Storage & Reheating:
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. They may lose some crispness. Reheat in the oven or air fryer at 375ºF to bring back that crunch.