5 from 27 votes
Fried Cauliflower
Fried Cauliflower florets are coated in a seasoned flour batter and fried until golden brown before being tossed in a sweet chili sauce blend made with soy sauce, sugar, and rice vinegar. This recipe yields crunchy cauliflower bites with a balance of savory and sweet flavors from the sauce, suitable as a snack or appetizer.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
6
people
Calories:
179 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Appetizer
Cuisine:
Chinese, American
Ingredients
- vegetable oil
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¾ cup water
- 1 head cauliflower chopped
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- ½ cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Instructions
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
- While the oil is heating, whisk the flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl. Add water and mix until smooth.
- Add part of the florets to the batter and toss to coat.
- Fry in the oil (until golden brown). Continue until all the florets are coated and fried.
- Make the sauce by adding chili sauce, sugar, soy sauce, and rice vinegar to a large skillet. Heat until warmed through and sugar is dissolved, then toss florets in the sauce.
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Notes
- Chop cauliflower and prepare chili sauce up to 1-2 days ahead, stored separately in the fridge.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated for 2-3 days; reheat in oven or air fryer for best crispness.
- Microwaving leftover fried cauliflower speeds reheating but reduces crispiness.
- Rinse cauliflower well before using; soaking in salt water for 20 minutes can improve texture.
- Fresh cauliflower is preferred for crispness; frozen can be used as a substitute.
- Use about ¼ inch of oil for frying and adjust heat to cook florets golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Try different sauces like Buffalo, BBQ, or Teriyaki, or serve uncoated with dips such as Chipotle Ranch or Artichoke Dip.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
179kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.05g
(0%)
Sodium
747mg
(31%)
Potassium
330mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
29g
(58%)
Vitamin A
0.5IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
46mg
(51%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 179
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 179kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.05g | 0% |
| Sodium | 747mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 330mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 0.5IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 46mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.