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    Fried Cauliflower Recipe & Video

    Oct 18, 2022 by Tania Sheff · This post may contain affiliate links

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    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.
    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. #cauliflower #lunch #snack #vegetarian #recipeoftheday
    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. #cauliflower #lunch #snack #vegetarian #recipeoftheday
    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. #cauliflower #lunch #snack #vegetarian #recipeoftheday
    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.
    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.
    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.

    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.

    close up shot of Fried Cauliflower

    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!

    Video Tutorial

    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 an 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.

    Fried Cauliflower in a white bowl

    Ingredients needed

    • Cauliflower.
    • Eggs.
    • All-purpose flour.
    • Oil. For frying.
    • Salt & Pepper.

    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.

    preparing the cauliflower

    2. Add flour into a small bowl.

    adding flour to a bowl

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

    whisking eggs for fried cauliflower

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

    dredging cauliflower in flour and egg

    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.

    frying the cauliflower in vegetable oil

    6. Drizzle with garlic sauce (recipe below) if desired.

    pouring garlic and parsley mixture over the cauliflower

    How to make Garlic Sauce

    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.

    Fried Cauliflower with a bite

    How to store and reheat

    This fried cauliflower can be eaten warm or at room temperature. If you have leftovers, store them in the fridge for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, pop them in the oven for 10 minutes at 300F.

    Helpful Tips

    • Enjoy immediately. This cauliflower tastes best when it is consumed right after cooking.
    • Add garlic. You can use my garlic sauce (recipe mentioned below) or just simply toss it with thinly sliced garlic to add extra aroma.
    • Add your favorite seasoning. If you have a seasoning that you love, you can season the cauliflower with it right before dredging in flour.

    If you want to bake it

    If you'd prefer to bake this cauliflower instead of frying you can do that. I would recommend covering them with Panko breadcrumbs after dipping them in the egg mixture. Bake at 400F for about 15 minutes, until the breadcrumbs turn golden.

    What to serve with Fried Cauliflower

    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! I especially enjoy Chermoula Sauce with it. 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 Cajun Salmon, Spinach Stuffed Chicken, or Iceberg Lettuce Salad.

    Fried Cauliflower shown from the inside

    You'll also love these cauliflower recipes:

    • Basic Cauliflower Fritters
    • Cauliflower Gnocchi
    • Whole Roasted Cauliflower
    • Creamy Cauliflower Steaks
    • Cauliflower Steaks with Marinara

    Fried Cauliflower

    Tania Sheff
    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.
    4.50 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Appetizer, Lunch
    Cuisine ukrainian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 141 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 small cauliflower head
    • 3 eggs
    • ½ cup flour for dredging
    • ⅓ tsp. salt
    • ¼ tsp. pepper
    • 4 tbsp. 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.
      preparing the cauliflower
    • Add flour to a small bowl.
      adding flour to a bowl
    • In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs with some salt and pepper.
      whisking eggs for fried cauliflower
    • Dredge the cauliflower pieces in flour and then dip them into the egg mixture.
      dredging cauliflower in flour and egg
    • 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.
      frying the cauliflower in vegetable oil
    • Drizzle with garlic sauce (recipe in the notes section below) if desired.
      pouring garlic and parsley mixture over fried cauliflower

    Notes

    Garlic Sauce Recipe

    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.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 141kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 9gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 123mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 496mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 180IUVitamin C: 69mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 2mg
    Tried this recipe?Leave a comment below, I can't wait to hear from you!

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    1. Gege says

      January 29, 2020 at 2:09 pm

      Can you make your fried cauliflower in air fryer

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        January 30, 2020 at 10:27 pm

        Hi Gege! I can't advise here, because I have never used an air fryer.

        Reply
    2. Donna M Ware says

      January 14, 2019 at 11:22 am

      Nice recipe. I'm vegan, so I would substitute some ingredients, but having good snacks is so helpful!

      Reply
      • Tania says

        January 14, 2019 at 2:21 pm

        Thank you so much Donna! I have such a great respect for vegans. You make our planet better! I am trying to eat vegetarian during the week and seafood or chicken on the weekend. Best wishes!

        Reply

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