Deep Fried Cauliflower

This Deep Fried Cauliflower recipe is a real crowd-pleaser, turning simple cauliflower into crispy, golden bites of heaven. Perfect for game days or as a snazzy appetizer, these delicious morsels are coated in a light, flavorful batter and fried to perfection.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower (cut into bite-sized pieces)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce (such as Frank's)
• 2 cups breadcrumbs (Italian seasoned )
• oil (for frying)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Make the batter:: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Stir in water and hot sauce until the batter is smooth.
2. 2Batter Up the Cauliflower:: Take each cauliflower piece and give it a good dunk in the batter, making sure it's evenly coated. Let the excess batter drip off. Roll the battered cauliflower in the breadcrumbs until they're completely covered.
3. 3Fry to Perfection:: Heat your deep fryer to 365°F (185℃). Fry the cauliflower pieces in batches until they're golden and crispy.
4. 4Final Touch:: Drain them on paper towels to get rid of any extra oil. Sprinkle a little salt over them if you like – it's optional.