Name: Fried Cauliflower
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American Inspired
Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon chipotle pepper; 1/4 teaspoon rosemary; 1/4 teaspoon thyme; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast; 1 cup flour; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/2 cup buffalo sauce; 1/2 cup dairy free milk (rice milk used here); 1 to 2 cups oil, for frying

Description

Bold, Crunchy Cauliflower With Big Buffalo Flavor in Every Bite

Crispy fried cauliflower florets coated in a spicy batter and served with ranch or buffalo dipping sauce for a seriously addictive snack.

Ingredients

Scale

1 head cauliflower, cut into florets

Dry ingredients

1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon chipotle pepper
1/4 teaspoon rosemary
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
1 cup flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Wet ingredients

1/2 cup buffalo sauce
1/2 cup dairy free milk (rice milk used here)
1 to 2 cups oil, for frying

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Instructions

Cut the cauliflower into floret sized pieces.
Mix all dry ingredients together in one bowl and all wet ingredients in another.
Heat oil in a skillet to about 350°F over medium high heat.
Use a double dip method: dedicate one hand to wet ingredients and one to dry. Dip each floret into the wet mix, then into the dry mix, repeating once more to form a thick coating.
Carefully place coated florets into the hot oil and fry until golden brown on all sides.
Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil.
Serve warm and enjoy. Optional: make a spicy ranch by mixing vegan ranch with hot sauce or buffalo sauce.

Notes

Serve with vegan ranch, spicy ranch or extra buffalo sauce

Add celery sticks or carrot sticks for a classic wing style combo

Build into bowls with grains, greens and a drizzle of creamy dressing

Toss finished florets in additional buffalo sauce for extra heat

NOTE: Make sure to check labelling on Buffalo sauces as it commonly contains butter.

Nutrition info is approximate.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Appetizers and Snacks
Method: Fry
Cuisine: American Inspired, Vegan

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Calories: 285kcal
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 823mg
Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 6g