Fried Cauliflower Recipe & Video

Simple, tender, and seriously addictive, this Fried Cauliflower is a staple at my home. Made with only 4 ingredients, this tasty cauliflower treat makes a great snack or side dish. And it’s kid-friendly.

This simple Fried Cauliflower recipe is very popular in Ukraine. It is cheap, simple, and very tasty. Just a winning combo, don’t you agree? And the parsley-garlic drizzle adds a heavenly aroma. Let’s have a bite!

HOW TO SELECT CAULIFLOWER

You’ll want to make sure you buy a nice, fresh head of cauliflower for this recipe. When choosing cauliflower, look for even white color and densely-packed florets that are free of blemishes, browning, or wet spots. Take a look at the leaves. If they look fresh, that’s a good indicator that the cauliflower was recently harvested.

HOW TO MAKE FRIED CAULIFLOWER

1.Break the cauliflower florets into medium-small pieces. Boil them in salted water for 7-9 minutes, depending on how large your pieces are. Drain and set aside.

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2. Add flour into a small bowl.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs with some salt and pepper.

4. Dredge the cauliflower pieces in flour and then dip them into the egg mixture.

5. Add vegetable oil (about 4 tbsp.) to a large, non-stick skillet. Fry the cauliflower over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side, until it turns golden brown on each side.

6. Drizzle with garlic sauce* if desired.

* To make the garlic sauce, mix 1 tbsp. of minced garlic, 1 tbsp. of chopped parsley, 1 tbsp. of lemon juice, and 2 tbsp. of olive oil together.

WHAT TO SERVE FRIED CAULIFLOWER WITH

As is. Just drizzle it with the Garlic Sauce mentioned in the recipe and enjoy!

With dipping sauce. Just dip this goodness into your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy! Here is a nice article: The 12 Dipping Sauce Recipes to Make You Feel Like a Kid Again

Make a Buddha Bowl. If you like to create Buddha Bowls, this Fried Cauliflower would make a great addition.

As side a dish. You’ll definitely enjoy it next to your Salmon, Chicken Piccata, or Garden Salad.

You’ll also love:

• Basic Cauliflower Fritters
• Broccoli Fritters
• Vegetable Fritters 
• Oven Roasted Vegetables

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Fried Cauliflower

Simple, tender, and seriously addictive, this Fried Cauliflower is a staple at my home. Made with only 4 ingredients, this tasty cauliflower treat makes a great snack or side dish. And it’s kid-friendly.

Course Appetizer, Lunch

Cuisine ukrainian

Keyword fried cauliflower

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 110kcal

Author Tania Sheff

Ingredients

• 1 small cauliflower head
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup flour for dredging
• Salt and pepper
• Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

• Break the cauliflower florets into medium-small pieces. Boil them in salted water for 7-9 minutes, depending on how large your pieces are. Drain and set aside.
• Add flour to a small bowl.
• In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs with some salt and pepper.
• Dredge the cauliflower pieces in flour and then dip them into the egg mixture.
• Add vegetable oil (about 4 tbsp.) to a large, non-stick skillet. Fry the cauliflower over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side, until it turns golden brown on each side.
• Drizzle with garlic sauce* if desired.

Notes

*To make the garlic sauce, mix 1 tbsp. of minced garlic, 1 tbsp. of chopped parsley, 1 tbsp. of lemon juice, and 2 tbsp. of olive oil together.