Here’s a simple, delicious way to make crispy fried cauliflower—golden outside, tender inside, and perfect as a snack or side.
🥦 Crispy Fried Cauliflower
🧾 Ingredients
- 1 medium cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornflour (cornstarch) → helps crispiness
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika or chili powder (optional)
- 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 3/4–1 cup cold water (adjust as needed)
- Oil for frying
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep cauliflower
- Wash and cut into bite-sized florets
- Pat dry well (important for crispiness)
2️⃣ Make batter
Mix:
- Flour
- Cornflour
- Salt, pepper, spices
- Add cold water gradually
- Make a smooth, thick batter (should coat spoon, not runny)
3️⃣ Coat cauliflower
- Dip florets into batter
- Shake off excess lightly
4️⃣ Fry until crispy
- Heat oil to medium-high (not smoking)
- Fry in batches (don’t overcrowd)
- Cook for 4–6 minutes until golden and crispy
5️⃣ Drain
- Place on paper towel to remove excess oil
- Sprinkle a pinch of salt while hot
🌶️ Optional flavor upgrades
- Toss in chili garlic sauce
- Add soy sauce + honey glaze
- Serve with yogurt dip or spicy mayo
💡 Tips for extra crispiness
- Use cold water in batter
- Add a little cornflour (key step)
- Double fry for restaurant-style crunch
- Don’t overcrowd oil
⚖️ Result
Crispy, crunchy coating with soft cauliflower inside—like a vegetarian version of fried chicken bites.
If you want, I can also give you an air fryer version (healthier, still crispy) or a Korean-style spicy cauliflower recipe.