Fried Parmesan Cauliflower Bites

This Italian recipe for fried cauliflower bites with a crispy Parmesan coating is easy to make and so delicious!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 388 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 large eggs
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 2 cups dry bread crumbs
• 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.25 cup milk
• 0.5 cup cracker meal
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix eggs and milk in a second bowl. Mix bread crumbs, cracker meal, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese in a third bowl.

Step 2

Dip cooked cauliflower into the flour mixture, then into the egg mixture, and finally into the bread crumb mixture.

Step 3

Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Lower cauliflower carefully into the hot oil in batches, adding more oil if needed. Fry until light golden brown and crispy, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining cauliflower.

Step 4

Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add cauliflower and cook until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes; don't overcook. Drain.