Extra Crispy Spicy Fried Cauliflower
A flavor-packed fried cauliflower with a crunchy, crispy coating.
Ingredients
- 1 head large cauliflower
- 1 tspn celery salt
- 1 tspn dried oregano
- 1 tspn cumin
- 1 tspn onion powder
- 1 tspn garlic powder
- 1 tspn cayenne pepper
- 1 tspn salt
- 1 tspn pepper
- 2 cups flour
- 2 tbsp corn starch
- 1 1/2 cups soy milk
- 1 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp hot sauce
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
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Cut the cauliflower in large florets. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside.
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In a small bowl, combine the celery salt, oregano, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
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In a medium bowl, add half of the spice mix to the flour.
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Add the cornstarch and mix.
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In a separate medium bowl, combine the soy milk, apple cider vinegar, and hot sauce. Whisk.
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Pour the remaining spice mix over the cauliflower florets and mix.
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Pour the milk mixture over the cauliflower and mix well until they are coated.
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Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour minimum.
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Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan until it reaches 350°F.
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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.
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Fry the cauliflower for 4-5 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
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Drain the pieces on a wire or paper towels. Let cool 5- 10 minutes before serving.
