French Fried Cauliflower

Crispy, golden, and irresistibly delicious, French Fried Cauliflower is the ultimate comfort food twist on a classic vegetable. Bite-sized cauliflower florets are coated in a perfectly seasoned batter infused with garlic, paprika, and oregano, then fried to crunchy perfection in hot vegetable oil. The combination of cornstarch and baking powder ensures an ultra-light and crispy texture, while the quick cook time locks in the cauliflower's tender bite. Ideal as an appetizer, snack, or side dish, this recipe is incredibly easy to prepare and pairs beautifully with your favorite dipping sauces or a zesty squeeze of lemon. Perfect for vegetarians and crowd-pleasing at any gathering, this indulgent treat is sure to disappear in minutes.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Cauliflower florets
• 120 grams All-purpose flour
• 30 grams Cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 2 large Eggs
• 240 milliliters Cold water
• 1 liter Vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the cauliflower florets and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel. Cut the florets into bite-sized pieces if they’re too large.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, garlic powder, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and ground black pepper.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, beat the eggs lightly and then stir in the cold water.

Step 4

Gradually add the wet mixture (egg and water) to the dry mixture while whisking constantly to form a smooth batter. The batter should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon but still pourable.

Step 5

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it reaches 180°C (350°F). Use a kitchen thermometer for accuracy.

Step 6

Working in batches, dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, ensuring it's fully coated. Let any excess batter drip off, then carefully lower the floret into the hot oil.

Step 7

Fry the cauliflower for 3-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy. Avoid overcrowding the pan to maintain the oil temperature.

Step 8

Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fried cauliflower to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Step 9

Repeat with the remaining florets until all are fried.

Step 10

Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce or a squeeze of lemon juice. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1954.7 grams (1954.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	8420

Total Fat 895.30g	1148%
Saturated Fat 129.80g	649%
Polyunsaturated Fat 568.10g
Cholesterol 372mg	124%
Sodium 3119mg	136%
Total Carbohydrate 151.30g	55%
Dietary Fiber 15.10g	54%
Total Sugars 10.40g
Protein 35.50g	71%

Vitamin D 82IU	410%
Calcium 214mg	16%
Iron 11mg	59%
Potassium 1860mg	40%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 91.5%

Protein: 1.6%

Carbs: 6.9%