VEGAN FRIED CAULIFLOWER

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As a new vegan and a real picky eater I was struggling a little with the diet change. I heard cauliflower was a great substitute for chicken so I decided to make some fried chicken (or cauliflower) and boy was this delicious! My mother who is not vegan said "it was amazing and it didn't even taste like cauliflower!". Although this is not what I would consider a healthy recipe, it really gives that comfort food satisfaction.

Provided by saraw94931

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 50m

Yield 13 Nuggets, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups unbleached white flour
8 tablespoons smoked paprika
6 tablespoons garlic powder
8 tablespoons cajun seasoning
3 tablespoons salt
water
2 cups vegetable oil
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 head cauliflower

Steps:

  • First let's rinse the cauliflower make sure its nice and clean and then you can turn the oven on to 355ºf and just let that pre heat.
  • Then you can take that cauliflower to the cutting board and peel away all the green stems cratiling the cauliflower. After its all peeled you can break apart the head of the cauliflower Or you can cut it to keep the stems a little longer.
  • After the cauliflower is separated you can get the baking sheet and lay down some parchment paper. Once that's done all you need to do is put the cauliflower pieces on to the baking sheet and add 1 tablespooms of coconut oil over the cauliflower. Vegitable oil works just as well. Once the preheat is done you can stick them In the oven for around 15- 20 minute. They should not be Browning all over but it usually does have a few crispy edges on some.
  • Now while that's in the oven you can make your batter. First put the flour in the bowl. You'll need a larger bowl for this. Make sure all the clumps are broken up and then you can add the seasoning. Now when it comes to the seasoning the measurements you dont have to be exact. If you like spiciness you could add a little more Cajun and the same goes for the rest. Once all the seasoning is added just mix it all together.
  • Okay so now take a little bit of your mix about 1/4 cup and put it in a separate bowl. Once that's done just add a little water at a time till it's a creamy consistency. You'll know it's perfect if it's thick enough to stick to the fork or wisk but cant be picked up in clumps.
  • If your cauliflower is done you can take that out and prepare the oil but if not then I recommend waiting until the cauliflower is done to heat your oil. I heated my oil in a pot but if you have a deep fryer that will work too. Once the cauliflower is done you can heat the oil on medium heat and begin rolling the cauliflower in the creamy mix and then into the dry mix. I recommend not coating a lot at a time unless you plan on cooking them all at once. When the cauliflower is in the oil I let them cook for a minute some for two minutes depending on size. If you feel they aren't cooked long enough I recommend an extra minute to avoid a gooey inside.
  • After they are cooked then you are all done! Let them sit on a paper towel for a few minutes to get rid of excess oil! Hope you enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2573.5, Fat 230.3, SaturatedFat 35.1, Sodium 10590.7, Carbohydrate 122, Fiber 20.5, Sugar 9.4, Protein 24

RJ Sojib
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The cauliflower is crispy and flavorful, and the spices are perfect. I love the addition of the nutritional yeast, which gives it a cheesy flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Akg Gaming
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover cauliflower. I had some leftover from a previous recipe and I was looking for a way to use it up. This recipe was perfect! The cauliflower was crispy and flavorful, and the spices were perfect. I will def


Fulltunggg Fulltunggg
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I'm always looking for new and innovative vegan recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The cauliflower was crispy and flavorful, and the spices were perfect. I loved the addition of the lemon juice, which gave it a nice tang. I will definite


Ismail Zahir
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the cauliflower, and they couldn't believe it was vegan. The breading was crispy and flavorful, and the cauliflower was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this a


SAZZAD VAI
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I'm not a vegan, but I'm always looking for new and interesting recipes to try. This recipe caught my eye because it looked so delicious. I was not disappointed! The cauliflower was crispy and flavorful, and the spices were perfect. I will definitely


Yaeer Vaknin
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover cauliflower. I had some leftover from a previous recipe and I was looking for a way to use it up. This recipe was perfect! The cauliflower was crispy and flavorful, and the spices were perfect. I will def


Sohail Khan
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The cauliflower didn't come out crispy at all, and the flavors were bland. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


DaBoss9719
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The cauliflower was cooked perfectly and the flavors were great. I would recommend using less chili powder next time.


Flynn George
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I was looking for a healthy and tasty vegan appetizer, and this recipe fit the bill perfectly. The cauliflower was crispy and flavorful, and the spices were well-balanced. I especially loved the addition of the cilantro, which gave it a nice fresh fl


Public velog Peter engine
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are amazing. The cauliflower is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the flavors are delicious. I especially love the addition of the nutritional yeast, which gives it a cheesy


Bishal Shil
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I'm not usually a big fan of cauliflower, but this recipe changed my mind! The cauliflower was so crispy and flavorful, and the spices were perfect. I loved the addition of the lemon juice, which gave it a nice tang. I will definitely be making this


L Andrew
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This recipe was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the cauliflower, and they couldn't believe it was vegan. The breading was crispy and flavorful, and the cauliflower was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again for future gathe


Xardar Harees Riaz Khan
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Absolutely delicious! The cauliflower came out perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The flavors were amazing, with the garlic, paprika, and cumin really shining through. I served it with a tahini sauce, which was the perfect comp


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