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Fried Cauliflower Recipe & Video

Last updated on October 12, 2021. Originally posted on January 12, 2019 By Tania Sheff

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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.

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.

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.

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* if desired.

pouring garlic and parsley mixture over fried cauliflower

* 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.

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.

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.

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.

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Fried Cauliflower Video Tutorial

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.

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.
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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 110 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 small cauliflower head
  • 3 eggs
  • ½ 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 6gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 122mgSodium: 55mgPotassium: 142mgVitamin A: 180IUVitamin C: 12.9mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1.4mg
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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. #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
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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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