BATTER DIPPED DEEP FRIED CAULIFLOWER

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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

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

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