Best 8 Deep Fried Cauliflower With Dill Pickle Aioli Recipes

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For those who love the unique combination of crunchy texture and tangy flavors, deep-fried cauliflower with dill pickle aioli is a culinary creation that offers an explosion of taste. This delectable dish transforms ordinary cauliflower into a golden-brown treat, coated in a flavorful batter and fried until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The accompanying dill pickle aioli adds the perfect finishing touch, delivering a burst of pickle-y goodness with every bite. Whether you're hosting a party or simply craving a tasty and satisfying snack, this recipe is sure to delight your taste buds and leave you wanting more.

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FRIED PICKLES WITH CAJUN AIOLI



Fried Pickles with Cajun Aioli image

Provided by Damaris Phillips

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
3 green onions, green parts only, sliced
1/2 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons pickle juice
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup stone-ground yellow cornmeal
Pinch cayenne pepper
32 dill pickle slices
Canola oil, for frying
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • For the Cajun aioli: In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice and Cajun seasoning until combined. Fold in the green onions, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • For the fried pickles: Combine the sour cream and pickle juice in a shallow dish. In a second shallow dish, whisk the flour, cornmeal and cayenne until combined.
  • Drain the pickles and add them to the sour cream mixture. Then, using a fork, add the pickles, a few at a time, to the flour mixture and toss to coat.
  • Heat 1/2 inch of canola oil to 350 degrees F in a large cast-iron skillet. In several batches, fry the pickles, flipping constantly, until golden brown and crispy all over, 2 1/2 minutes per batch. Drain on a paper-towel-lined baking sheet and season with salt.

GRANDMA NICKIE'S DEEP FRIED CAULIFLOWER



Grandma Nickie's Deep Fried Cauliflower image

My Grandma Nickie used to make this 'treat' and we could never get enough. After many attempts, I've managed to copy her. Both my boys asked me to teach them to make it.

Provided by mnmoose5

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Cauliflower     Fried

Time 25m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups oil for frying, or as needed
1 head cauliflower, broken into florets
¼ teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Heat frying oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Toss cauliflower florets with salt in a bowl. Stir egg and vegetable oil together in a bowl; whisk flour and milk into egg mixture until batter is smooth. Working in batches, drop several pieces of cauliflower into batter and stir to coat.
  • Working in batches, fry battered cauliflower pieces in preheated oil until they rise to the top of the oil and float, 2 to 4 minutes. Carefully turn pieces over and continue frying until golden brown, about 2 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.2 calories, Carbohydrate 27.5 g, Cholesterol 41.1 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 185.3 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

BATTER DIPPED DEEP FRIED CAULIFLOWER



Batter Dipped Deep Fried Cauliflower image

Great appetizer or snack. The breading is not too heavy. The only time I've seen guys eat cauliflower during a football game is when it's this recipe.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 16m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 head cauliflower, washed and broken into bite-size flowerets
2 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups flour
2 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1 dash cayenne pepper (use more if you like spicy stuff)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
oil (for deep frying)

Steps:

  • Preheat fryer oil to 375.
  • Place the beaten eggs, milk and salt in a shallow bowl (or a large baggie).
  • In a separate shallow bowl (or another large baggie), mix together flour, cheese, garlic powder, thyme, oregano, paprika, cayenne, and pepper.
  • Place flowerets into egg mixture and toss (or shake baggie) to coat well.
  • Remove and place into flour mixture and toss (or shake baggie) to coat well.
  • Fry in batches for 4 - 6 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Drain on paper towels and lightly salt.
  • *Serve w/ dipping sauces such as marinara, ranch or blue cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.5, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 63.8, Sodium 177.6, Carbohydrate 29.4, Fiber 3, Sugar 2, Protein 8

EXTRA CRISPY SPICY FRIED CAULIFLOWER RECIPE BY TASTY



Extra Crispy Spicy Fried Cauliflower Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: large cauliflower, celery salt, dried oregano, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, soy milk, apple cider vinegar, hot sauce, vegetable oil

Provided by Gwenaelle Le Cochennec

Categories     Sides

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 head large cauliflower, or 2 small heads, washed
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 ½ cups soy milk
1 ½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons hot sauce
vegetable oil, for frying

Steps:

  • Cut the cauliflower in large florets. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine the celery salt, oregano, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  • In a medium bowl, add half of the spice mix to the flour.
  • Add the cornstarch and mix.
  • In a separate medium bowl, combine the soy milk, apple cider vinegar, and hot sauce. Whisk.
  • Pour the remaining spice mix over the cauliflower florets and mix.
  • Pour the milk mixture over the cauliflower and mix well until they are coated.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour minimum.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan until it reaches 350°F (180°C).
  • Toss each cauliflower floret in the flour mixture until well-coated, shaking off any excess. Dip them back in the remaining soy milk mixture in the bowl where they marinated, then again in the flour mixture.
  • Fry the cauliflower for 4-5 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
  • Drain the pieces on a wire or paper towels. Let cool 5-10 minutes before serving.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Carbohydrate 70 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 5 grams

DEEP FRIED DILL PICKLES



Deep Fried Dill Pickles image

Delicious dill pickles that are battered then fried. This recipe also works well with other pickled vegetables, like pickled peppers.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon vinegar-based hot pepper sauce
¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon seasoning salt
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup cornmeal
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (32 ounce) jar dill pickle slices
1 cup vegetable oil for deep frying
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 2 eggs, 1/4 cup of the flour, buttermilk, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, cayenne pepper, seasoning salt and garlic powder.
  • In a separate mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, 2 cups flour, salt and 3/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  • Preheat oil in a deep fryer or pot to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Dip drained pickles into milk mixture and then dredge them in the flour mixture. Deep fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Salt and pepper to taste

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Carbohydrate 30.3 g, Cholesterol 31.8 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 1222.5 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

CHICKEN-FRIED CAULIFLOWER



Chicken-Fried Cauliflower image

Who needs meat? This unique twist on classic chicken-fried steak gives vegetarians an indulgent main course that will make even meat-eaters a little jealous.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups milk
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 small head cauliflower (about 2 pounds)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons ground white pepper
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/4 cup milk
2 large eggs
Vegetable oil, for frying

Steps:

  • For the gravy: Melt the butter, in a medium saucepan, over medium heat. Sprinkle in the flour, and cook, whisking, until the flour is smooth and a deep golden brown, about 7 minutes. Gradually whisk in the milk and simmer until the mixture thickens, whisking to remove any lumps, 4 to 6 minutes. Season with 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Remove from the heat, cover to keep warm. Reheat before serving, adding water by the tablespoon to thin it, as desired. Stir in the chives right before serving.
  • For the cauliflower: Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Trim the base of the core from the cauliflower and then cut the head into 1-inch-thick slices. Cut any florets that fall off into 1-inch pieces. Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper over both sides of each cauliflower slice. Set aside.
  • Whisk together the flour, white pepper, baking powder and 2 teaspoons salt in a shallow bowl. Pour in 3 tablespoons of the milk and use your fingers to work it in, making a shaggy flour mixture. Whisk together the eggs and the remaining milk in another shallow bowl. One at a time, dredge each cauliflower steak, and the 1-inch pieces, in the flour mixture, dip in the egg mixture, and then return to the flour mixture, pressing firmly to coat. Transfer the breaded steaks to a rack on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Set another rack on a rimmed baking sheet. Heat about 1-inch of oil in a cast-iron skillet or Dutch oven over high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F. Fry the steaks, one at a time, with some of the smaller pieces until golden brown, turning once, about 5 minutes (return the oil to 350 degrees F between each steak). Transfer the finished cauliflower steaks to the rack on the baking sheet, season lightly with salt and keep warm in the oven while you continue frying the remaining cauliflower in batches.
  • Serve hot with the warm gravy.

CAULIFLOWER AND AIOLI



Cauliflower and Aioli image

Can be either an appetizer or vegetable side dish--the number of servings varies depending on which. Adjust the amount of garlic to your taste. Make aioli just before serving; discard any left-over sauce, it will not keep.

Provided by echo echo

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 12m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
2 cloves garlic, pressed
2 egg yolks
1 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Steam the cauliflower al dente.
  • Whisk the garlic into the egg yolks.
  • Whisk in the oil very gradually.
  • Put the aioli (garlic-egg yolk sauce) into a small bowl standing on a flat plate.
  • Arrange florets around bowl.

FRIED CAULIFLOWER WITH CAPER AIOLI



Fried Cauliflower With Caper Aioli image

This is from The Love Chef. It is low in carbs but not anything else. We made this for a test tasting and it was awesome BUT we can't use it - too many changes & substitutions for a regular menu but once in awhile it is wonderful!

Provided by Manami

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (not that bottled stuff!)
1 tablespoon capers, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
salt
fresh ground black pepper
crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
extra virgin olive oil (for frying)
soy flour, for dusting
1 large head cauliflower, cored and cut into florets
3 eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • AIOLI:.
  • To make the aioli, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, capers, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, and stir well to combine.
  • Set aside.
  • CAULIFLOWER:.
  • In a medium saucepan, heat enough Extra Virgin Olive Oil to measure a depth of 2 inches to 350º F.
  • Put the soy flour, sprinkled with crushed red pepper flakes, if using, in a medium bowl and add a handful or two of the cauliflower florets.
  • Toss to dust the cauliflower, then transfer to a sieve set over the bowl of soy flour.
  • Shake off excess, letting it fall into the bowl.
  • Dip the pieces in the beaten egg, and fry until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Transfer to paper towels to drain, and keep warm while you fry the remaining pieces.
  • When you take the cauliflower out after frying, season it with salt and pepper and serve immediately with the aioli for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.3, Fat 23.6, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 173.9, Sodium 597.1, Carbohydrate 26.1, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 9.2, Protein 9.5

Tips:

  • Choosing the right cauliflower: Select a cauliflower head that is firm, compact, and has tightly closed florets. Avoid heads with brown spots or blemishes.
  • Cutting the cauliflower: Cut the cauliflower into 1-inch florets. If the florets are too large, they will not cook evenly.
  • Coating the cauliflower: To achieve a crispy coating, double coat the cauliflower in the egg mixture and breadcrumb mixture.
  • Frying the cauliflower: Fry the cauliflower in hot oil (350°F) until golden brown and crispy. Do not overcrowd the pan, or the cauliflower will not cook evenly.
  • Making the dill pickle aioli: Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, dill pickle relish, lemon juice, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serving the cauliflower: Serve the cauliflower hot with the dill pickle aioli. Garnish with fresh dill or parsley.

Conclusion:

This deep-fried cauliflower with dill pickle aioli is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or side dish. The cauliflower is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the dill pickle aioli adds a tangy and creamy flavor. This dish is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

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