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Southern Fried Cauliflower

Southern Fried Cauliflower That's Irresistibly Crunchy!

This Southern Fried Cauliflower is irresistibly crunchy and a delightful comfort food perfect for vegan and vegetarian lovers.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be substituted.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Can be replaced with fresh chopped onions.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cayenne Pepper Adjust according to desired spiciness.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Essential for texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Can be adjusted for dietary restrictions.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper Freshly cracked is preferable.
  • 1 cup Oat Milk Can use almond milk as a substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons Louisiana-Style Hot Sauce Adjust for less spice if needed.
For Frying
  • 1 head Cauliflower Florets Fresh florets yield the best results.
  • 2 cups Vegetable Oil for frying Can use oils like canola or grapeseed.

Equipment

  • Deep skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • slotted spoon
  • Paper Towels

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, garlic powder, onion powder, baking powder, salt, and ground black pepper until well-combined. Set aside.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix together oat milk and Louisiana-style hot sauce until smooth.
  3. Pour vegetable oil into a deep skillet to about 2 inches deep and heat over medium-high heat until ready for frying.
  4. Dip each cauliflower floret into the oat milk mixture, then coat it lightly with the flour mixture.
  5. Fry coated cauliflower florets in small batches for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  6. Remove fried cauliflower and drain on paper towels. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For best results, fry in small batches and use fresh cauliflower florets for optimal crunchiness.

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