Best Cauliflower Fried In Butter Recipes

BATTER DIPPED DEEP FRIED CAULIFLOWER

Batter Dipped Deep Fried Cauliflower image

Great appetizer or snack. The breading is not too heavy. The only time I've seen guys eat cauliflower during a football game is when it's this recipe.

Provided by Parsley

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 16m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 head cauliflower, washed and broken into bite-size flowerets
2 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups flour
2 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1 dash cayenne pepper (use more if you like spicy stuff)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
oil (for deep frying)

Steps:

Preheat fryer oil to 375.
Place the beaten eggs, milk and salt in a shallow bowl (or a large baggie).
In a separate shallow bowl (or another large baggie), mix together flour, cheese, garlic powder, thyme, oregano, paprika, cayenne, and pepper.
Place flowerets into egg mixture and toss (or shake baggie) to coat well.
Remove and place into flour mixture and toss (or shake baggie) to coat well.
Fry in batches for 4 - 6 minutes or until golden brown.
Drain on paper towels and lightly salt.
*Serve w/ dipping sauces such as marinara, ranch or blue cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.5, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 63.8, Sodium 177.6, Carbohydrate 29.4, Fiber 3, Sugar 2, Protein 8

FRIED CAULIFLOWER

Fried Cauliflower image

Tender bits of cauliflower are battered and deep-fried. Great for appetizers.

Provided by MARY A. PUTMAN

Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Cauliflower Fried

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 head cauliflower, broken into small florets
1 egg
2 teaspoons milk
1 cup cracker crumbs
4 cups oil for deep frying

Steps:

Place cauliflower into a pan of lightly salted boiling water. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes, or until tender. Remove from heat, drain and cool.
Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C). In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk with a fork. Place cracker crumbs in a shallow dish. Dip cauliflower in the egg mixture then roll in cracker crumbs.
Fry coated cauliflower in the hot oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20.4 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 286.8 mg, Sugar 3.5 g