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Crispy Fried Cauliflower Bites

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 large white cauliflower
  • 2-3 cups panko breadcrumbs - dependent upon size of cauliflower
  • 1 tbsp garlic granules optional
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2-3 large eggs - dependent upon size of cauliflower
  • Cooking oil

Equipment & Utensils

  • Deep fryer or deep skillet
  • Skimmer or slotted spoon
  • Paper towel lined baking sheet or board

Instructions

  • Remove cauliflower florets from stalks and cut into bite size pieces. Discard the stalks.
  • Rinse and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Mix together panko breadcrumbs, garlic and salt in a large bowl and set aside.
  • Whisk eggs and transfer to a medium-sized bowl and set aside.
  • Fill deep fryer or skillet with oil to two-thirds and begin to heat the oil on high heat.
  • Allow oil to heat up.
  • Place a handful of cauliflower florets into the eggs and mix until they are completely coated.
  • Remove the florets allowing the excess egg to drop back into the bowl and then place into breadcrumbs mixture.
  • Toss cauliflower florets until they are completely coated.
  • Remove the florets allowing the excess breadcrumbs mixture to drop back into the bowl.
  • Once the oil is hot but not smoking, place the coated florets into the oil and allow to cook until golden.
  • With a skimmer or slotted spoon, turn florets over and around to ensure all sides are golden. Watch the oil to ensure it doesn't begin to smoke, lower and/or raise heat as necessary.
  • Once golden on all sides remove florets from oil and allow to drain on a paper towel lined baking sheet or board.
  • Repeat steps 7 -13 until all the florets have been coated and cooked.
  • Serve immediately with a dipping sauce or two of your choice.