5 from 8 votes
Deep-Fried Cauliflower
Whether you want a crispy, low-carb snack or a meatless version of buffalo wings, fried cauliflower is the perfect choice! Toss them in your favorite sauce or serve them up with your favorite dip- it’s a snack that even the picky eaters in your house will love!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
259 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cauliflower cut into florets, head
- 2 cups flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups milk
- cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- Cut the cauliflower in half and then cut into florets.
- In a medium-sized bowl add the flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Add the milk and whisk until combined.
- In a large pot, add the oil about 3 inches up the sides. Heat the oil to about 350 degrees Fahrenheit. You can also use a deep fryer if you desire.
- Dip each floret into the batter and remove excess by shaking with a fork. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Add the florets with tongs to the hot oil. Fry for about 4 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate. Enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce!
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Nutrition Information
Serving
3florets
Calories
259kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
270mg
(11%)
Potassium
515mg
(11%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
198IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
46mg
(51%)
Calcium
178mg
(18%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 259
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3florets | |
| Calories | 259kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 270mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 515mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 198IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 46mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 178mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.