Breaded Fried Cauliflower

Cauliflower florets are blanched with lemon juice then breaded and fried until golden brown in this tasty finger-food side dish or snack.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 17 mins
• Total Time: 37 mins
• Calories: 262 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• oil for frying
• 1 head cauliflower, cored and cut into small florets

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine cauliflower and lemon juice in a saucepan; add enough water to cover. Cook until just tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and let cool, about 10 minutes.

Step 2

Pour flour onto a plate.

Step 3

Beat eggs in a bowl until smooth.

Step 4

Mix bread crumbs, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl.

Step 5

Dredge each cauliflower floret in flour, dip in eggs, and coat with bread crumbs.

Step 6

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan. Fry cauliflower until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes.