pan fried cauliflower

Recipe by
Baby Kato
Beautiful Shore Country, NB

These little, tasty, light, crispy cauliflower bites are a wonderful addition to any party platters; they are fresh and full of flavor. Served with a sauce for a perfect snack when paired with wine or beer. Please Note: It is important that the cauliflower is dry so that the breading will stick properly.

yield 4 - 6
prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For pan fried cauliflower

  • 1 sm
    cauliflower
  • 2 lg
    eggs
  • 1/2 c
    flour (use more if needed)
  • 1 tsp
    sweet paprika
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • extra virgin olive oil, for frying

How To Make pan fried cauliflower

  • 1
    Clean and dry the cauliflower really well.
  • 2
    You are only going to use the cauliflower florets, cut them and put aside until needed.
  • 3
    In a small bowl, add your eggs and then beat well, set aside until needed. In another small bowl add the flour, paprika and cayenne pepper. Mix well, and set it aside until needed.
  • 4
    Now steam the cauliflower for about 10 minutes. You want them firm not soft. Remove from pot, drain and cool.
  • 5
    Pour a half-inch of oil into a large frying pan and heat to medium.
  • 6
    Now that the oil is ready, dip the cauliflower florets in the beaten egg and then into the flour before frying on all sides.
  • 7
    Serve with dipping sauce of your choice. Enjoy!
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