country fried cauliflower
We are always looking for various recipes for fresh vegetables, and cauliflower is one of them. But sometimes it is boring with the regular cheese sauces that are not as healthy. This recipe calls for frying the cauliflower, but that is the "country" style in my Southern taste. Use peanut oil or canola oil for less fat. Add more spice if you prefer. This recipe is delicious served as a side dish or with a remoulade sauce for dipping. Enjoy!
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Everything is better fried... including cauliflower! Serve this fried cauliflower, and you'll convert everyone to a cauliflower lover. Once fried, the cauliflower is soft inside a crispy crust. Sprinkling Parmesan cheese liberally on top adds a nice salty touch. We served ours with a side of remoulade sauce. These fried cauliflower bites can be a game-day snack, party appetizer, or a side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 large head of cauliflower
- 2 large eggs, beaten with 1 Tbsp water
- 3/4 - 1 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, finely grated and divided
- 1/8 teaspoon sweet Spanish paprika (optional)
- - peanut or canola oil for frying
How To Make country fried cauliflower
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Step 1Wash and cut cauliflower into thick (1/2") slices from top to bottom of the head (the slice will look like a fan). Remove all green leaves and excess root. Leave just enough "root" at the bottom to hold the sliced clusters together. If some of the clusters break off into smaller pieces that is fine. Just dip them and fry! -
Step 2Mix together flour, spices, and 1 Tbsp Parmesan cheese.
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Step 3Add enough peanut oil to cover the bottom of the skillet. Heat to medium-high temperature for frying. While oil is heating, dip cauliflower in the beaten egg mixture.
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Step 4Then coat it with the flour mixture.
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Step 5Cook cauliflower, on both sides, until golden brown. Do not overcook (2 - 3 minutes each side).
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Step 6Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle the remaining 1 Tbsp of Parmesan cheese on fried cauliflower.
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Step 7Serve as a side dish or with remoulade sauce for dipping. Delicious!
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