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Fried Cauliflower Florets (No Batter)

These super crispy deep-fried cauliflower florets don't require a batter and only need two ingredients: oil and cauliflower. This delicious appetizer or side dish take just 20 minutes.
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower
  • oil for frying enough to submerge the cauliflower in
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Cut the cauliflower into medium-sized florets, wash, and dry completely. 
  • Fill about ¼ of your pot with oil, just enough to submerge the cauliflower in. Heat the frying oil. You'll know it's ready if you drop a piece of cauliflower in and it starts bubbling. 
  • Drop a couple of florets at a time into the hot oil, stirring frequently until they turn golden-brown around (about 2-5 minutes).
  • Once golden, immediately take them out of the oil and place them on a paper towel to absorb excess oil. Repeat for all raw cauliflower florets.

Notes

  1. Don't overfill your pot with oil.
  2. Don't overcrowd your pot. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 287mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.4mg