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Fried Cauliflower Recipe

Pan-fried cauliflower florets dredged in flour and egg, then fried until golden and crisp. Serve warm.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 small cauliflower head
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cupflourfor dredging
  • 1/3 tsp.salt
  • 1/4 tsp.pepper
  • 4 tbsp.vegetable oilfor frying

Instructions

Instructions

  • Break the 1 small cauliflower head into medium-small florets.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the cauliflower florets and cook 7–9 minutes, until just tender. Drain well and pat dry.
  • Put ½ cup flour in a small bowl (for dredging).
  • In a separate bowl, whisk 3 eggs with ⅓ tsp. salt and ¼ tsp. pepper.
  • Working with a few florets at a time, dredge each piece in the flour, shaking off excess, then dip it into the egg mixture, letting excess egg drip off.
  • Heat 4 tbsp. vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  • Fry the coated cauliflower in the hot oil in a single layer (work in batches if needed) for about 3–4 minutes per side, turning once, until golden brown on both sides.
  • Transfer fried cauliflower to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining florets if you cooked in batches.
  • Serve warm. If desired, drizzle with garlic sauce (recipe not included).

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Colander
  • Small Bowl
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Large non-stick skillet
  • Paper Towels
  • Plate

Notes

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.