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Spicy Fried Cauliflower Recipe is what you are looking for if there is a cauliflower hater around you. Tender and crispy, these spicy battered cauliflower florets make perfect vegetarian snack. Gluten-free too.

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Winter mostly requires heartwarming dishes, and our favorite cauliflower recipe for the season is Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole. However, as the weather warms up, we feel tired of all these and crave for something lighter and simpler, right? This DeepFried Cauliflower Recipe will make a good change in your menu. Enjoy it as a main dish served with a yogurt sauce like our Yogurt and Cucumber Dip.

Cauliflower florets are dipped into a spicy mixture right before going into a very hot frying pan and they become irresistibly appetizing. You can skip the dipping mixture to make deep fried cauliflower no batter. Just throw the florets into the pan if you want it even simpler, but do this in batches. They are still good but I highly recommend you to give battered cauliflower a try to see how it changes the taste.

Frying Batter

So what does the batter contain? An egg, some milk and corn flour are mixed together until smooth. Then it is spiced up with a little cumin, black pepper and ground coriander seeds. You can use all purpose flour as well, but I wanted it to be gluten-free and have that golden look.

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Roasted or Fried?

For me, cauliflower is such a great vegetable that we can create several recipes with it. The best two methods of cooking it are roasting and frying. They become equally tasty. However, roasting requires less effort and is lower in calories.

Related: Roasted Cauliflower With Sumac

I’m never tired of trying new recipes with this so-called boring vegetable. We always need variety, don’t we? If someone says that cauliflower tastes no good, believe me he doesn’t know the right way to cook it. It can completely transform into an amazing food when cooked right. This spicy fried cauliflower recipe is one of the best right ways to enjoy cauliflower!

How To Make

The recipe has three easy parts.

First, make the batter by combining the ingredients for batter.

Second, dip the cauliflower florets into this batter.

Third, place the battered cauliflower florets into heated oil. Do these steps in batches and don't overload the frying pan with florets. Otherwise, they taste as if they were steamed. Flip them over occasionally so that all sides are golden. Transfer on paper towel to remove excessive oil.

Fried cauliflower is mostly preferred warm, so you can serve them warm with some homemade yogurt alongside. I love them eating cold though. They taste even better the next day.

Want more cauliflower recipes? Check these out!

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  • Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole

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Spicy Fried Cauliflower Wings

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Fried cauliflower becomes an amazing when dipped into a spicy gluten-free batter before they are fried.

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  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: Vegetarian
  • Cuisine: Turkish

Ingredients

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  • 350g cauliflower, divided into florets
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ¼ cup corn flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • ½ cup sunflower oil, to fry

Instructions

  1. Whisk egg and milk.
  2. Add corn flour and mix well.
  3. Toss in the spices and stir. Set it aside.
  4. Heat oil in a frying pan.
  5. Dip cauliflower florets into the spicy batter and place them carefully in the hot oil.
  6. Fry them a few minutes flipping over occasionally.
  7. Transfer them on a paper towel to remove excessive oil.
  8. Serve warm or cold with yogurt.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 315
  • Sugar: 2.6 g
  • Sodium: 633 mg
  • Fat: 29.1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 11.2 g
  • Protein: 4.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 46.8 mg

Keywords: spicy cauliflower, crispy, tender

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  1. Mev says

    Hi! I love this recipe, but I went to make it today, and the recipe didn't load for me. There was this byte instead of the recipe: [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:290]. Would love if you could fix! Thanks 🙂

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    • Zerrin says

      Hi Mev! Thank you for this comment. I wouldn't be aware of that error otherwise. I've just fixed the recipe. Hope you love it as much as we do!

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Spicy Fried Cauliflower Wings (Gluten Free) - Give Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What are the ingredients in wholly veggie cauliflower wings? ›

Ingredients: Cauliflower, Panko coating (water, rice flour, pea protein, non GMO canola oil, dextrose, baking soda, corn flour, rice flour, potato starch, rice starch, sea salt, sunflower oil, spices, yeast extract, ancho pepper powder, xanthan gum).

Why are my cauliflower wings soggy? ›

Why are my cauliflower wings soggy? If your buffalo cauliflower wings are soggy coming out of the oven, it is possible your oven was not hot enough. In order to get these baked cauliflower wings extra crispy, it is important to use high heat. If your oven tends to run on the cool side, turn up the heat to 450°F.

What does Buffalo Wild wings fry their cauliflower wings in? ›

The cauliflower wings, and all of BWW's fried items, are fried in beef shortening and therefore not vegan. Is the black bean burger vegan at Buffalo Wild Wings?

Are cauliflower wings healthier than regular wings? ›

Unlike chicken wings, cauliflower is free of cholesterol and low in fat and saturated fat. It's also packed with fiber and antioxidants, making it a powerful food for heart health!

How do you cook wholly veggie cauliflower wings? ›

Cooking Instructions: Oven/Toaster Oven: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Arrange frozen cauliflower into a single layer on a baking sheet. Parchment paper preferred. Bake 23-25 minutes to desired crispness, flipping halfway.

What do you eat with cauliflower wings? ›

The wings are a fantastic appetizer or snack on their own, but we also love them with a side of celery sticks and vegan ranch dressing for dipping. I don't have a recipe for blue cheese dressing, but it's a classic pairing with buffalo wings. If you prefer it to ranch as a dip, by all means, go for it!

Is Fried cauliflower healthier than Fried Chicken? ›

This is a great alternative for fried chicken - like for like, it is cheaper, different-nutritious than chicken: less calories, less fat, less cholesterol and more fiber. The coating is also very thin, so doesn't absorb too much fat. 1 tablespoon each of the following: Salt.

Why aren t my cauliflower wings crispy? ›

Tricks to The Crispiest Cauliflower Wings

Make sure each wing has plenty of space on the baking sheet. The airflow helps things crisp up. Make sure you're using fresh, not soggy or stale, breadcrumbs. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper.

Should you soak cauliflower before cooking? ›

If you're planning to roast the cauliflower whole or slice it into steaks, slice off the thick stem at the base. Drop the whole cauliflower head upside-down into cool, salted water. Let it soak for 10 to 15 minutes to remove dirt, residue and bugs.

What oil does BWW fry in? ›

BWW uses seed oils, but they generally fry their wings in beef tallow. Buffalo Wild Wings (BWW) has become synonymous with delicious wings that have been fried to perfection.

What is the healthiest menu item at Buffalo Wild Wings? ›

Best: Garden Side Salad

Compared to Buffalo Wild Wings' entrée salads, their garden side salad is practically angelic. Without dressing, this mix of greens, fresh tomatoes, carrots, and cheese has a mere 80 calories and 100 milligrams of sodium. Add it to any meal to a refreshing dose of veggies.

Is buffalo cauliflower healthier than wings? ›

Definitely! These cauliflower wings are a healthy vegan alternative to traditional buffalo wings. They're baked instead of fried, low-carb and there's no added sugar.

What are the healthiest wings to eat? ›

Baked wings are lower in calories and fat, and they are often seasoned with herbs and spices instead of breading. Opt for grilled wings: Some fast-food chains offer grilled wings, which are cooked without breading and are lower in fat and calories.

Are wings better for you than pizza? ›

Some buffalo wings will be lower in calories, carbs and fats than pizza, but the nutrition provided by one or the other also depends on serving size. When purchased in a restaurant or as takeout, both pizza and buffalo wings are likely to be high in refined carbohydrates and unhealthy fats.

Are wings or drumsticks healthier? ›

Drumsticks have less calories and saturated fats due to having more meat and less skin. Flats, and wings in general, have more protein than in drumsticks.

Is Wholly veggie healthy? ›

Free of additives, preservatives, gluten, soy, and GMOs. Just great quality vegetables, simple seasonings and chef-inspired recipes in convenient formats that are delicious, and accessible. By putting more vegetables on more plates, and more seeds in more soil, we're planting for a greener, healthier future.

What is vegetarian chicken wings made of? ›

Most vegan chicken wings are made from soy protein or seitan. Seitan is a high-protein vegan meat substitute made from vital wheat gluten. Vital wheat gluten is the natural protein found in wheat. While you can make wings using tofu alone, the seitan is what provides the most meat-like texture and chewiness.

What are veggie grill wings made of? ›

We would have never thought meatless Buffalo wings could taste so good. The meat replica (made from wheat protein and soy) was juicy, flavorful and surprisingly maintained the flavor and texture of real chicken wings!

Are cauliflower wings high in carbs? ›

Wholly Veggie Buffalo Cauliflower Wings (6 pieces) contains 20g total carbs, 19g net carbs, 6g fat, 2g protein, and 140 calories.

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