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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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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

Scale

  • 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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    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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      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

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!

Why are my cauliflower wings soggy? ›

Baked cauliflower wings can get soggy if too much of the Buffalo sauce is used when coating the wings before going back into the oven. Just lightly coating them will keep them nice and crispy.

What to have 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 there gluten in cauliflower? ›

Not only is cauliflower a gluten-free, low-calorie, nutrient-dense food with 2 grams of protein in every 1 cup serving, but it takes on the flavor of whatever you season it with.

What are the healthiest wings to eat? ›

Plain Boneless Wings

Plain boneless wings have the lowest amount of calories, sodium, carbohydrates, and saturated fat, with just 80 calories, 4.5g fat, 1g saturated fat, 6g carbs, 4g protein, and 230mg sodium per wing.

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.

Why are my cauliflower wings not crispy? ›

After coating your Buffalo cauliflower wings in the batter, do not dump them onto your baking tray. Excess batter at the bottom of the bowl will pool on your tray, causing the bites to stick together, and stick to the parchment paper. This will make them less crispy.

Does buffalo Wild wings fry their cauliflower wings? ›

Our Traditional, Boneless and Cauliflower Wings are fried then sauced or seasoned in the same bowls. We grill many items that contain allergens, therefore cross-contact may occur during the grilling process.

What protein pairs well with cauliflower? ›

Ground beef and cauliflower combine to create a hearty weeknight casserole that both kids and adults will love. Serve with tortilla chips and sour cream. Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell.

Does buffalo Wild wings make cauliflower wings? ›

Party Cauliflower Wings - Nearby For Delivery or Pick Up | Buffalo Wild Wings.

Is Chick Fil A cauliflower gluten-free? ›

Is it gluten-free? Chick-fil-A does offer gluten-free buns, but this sandwich is not gluten-free because the cauliflower breading contains gluten.

What does gluten do to your body? ›

Most people can handle the undigested gluten with no problems. But in some people, gluten can trigger a severe autoimmune response or other unpleasant symptoms. An autoimmune response to gluten is called celiac disease. Celiac can damage the small intestine.

How to avoid gluten? ›

A gluten-free diet excludes any foods that contain gluten, which is a protein found in wheat and several other grains. It means eating only whole foods that don't contain gluten, such as fruits, vegetables, meat and eggs, as well as processed gluten-free foods like gluten-free bread or pasta.

Are cauliflower wings from Buffalo Wild Wings healthy? ›

Buffalo Wild Wings' cauliflower wings are not a health food

A single small serving of these bad boys could cost you around 440 calories, without any sauce included. Gulp. Moreover, the wings, like many other items at the restaurant, are prepared using beef shortening.

What is healthier boneless or regular wings? ›

Are Bone In or Boneless Wings Healthier? Boneless wings appear healthier than bone-in varieties because they're made of lean chicken breast meat and don't contain high-fat chicken skin. However, cooks compensate for the lack of skin by battering their boneless wing meat to create the crunch consumers crave.

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.

Is there such thing as healthy wings? ›

Healthy chicken wings do exist! They're thought of as junk food, but they don't need to be. With 6 grams of protein per wing, chicken wings can be part of a winning, well-balanced tailgate, as long as you DIY.

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