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Crispy Fried Cauliflower Bites

These crispy fried cauliflower bites are an awesome alternative to fried chicken nuggets.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 284 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head cauliflower cut into small pieces
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce such as Frank's
  • 2 cups breadcrumbs Italian seasoned
  • oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl mix flour, baking powder, cornstarch and salt.
    1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup cornstarch, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt
  • Add water, hot sauce and mix until the batter is smooth.
    1 cup water, 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • Dip cauliflower pieces into the batter and coat evenly. Allow excess batter to drip off.
    1 head cauliflower
  • Roll the cauliflower pieces in breadcrumbs until coated thoroughly. Repeat until all cauliflower pieces are coated.
    2 cups breadcrumbs
  • Heat deep fryer to 365 degrees. Deep fry cauliflower pieces in batches until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
    oil for frying
  • Season with salt. (Optional)

Nutrition

Calories: 284kcal
Keyword Plant-Based, Vegan, Vegetarian
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