Grandma Nickie's Deep-Fried Cauliflower

1. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

2. Toss cauliflower florets with salt in a bowl.

3. Whisk egg and vegetable oil together in a separate bowl. Whisk in flour and milk until batter is smooth.

4. Working in batches, drop cauliflower florets into batter; stir to coat.

5. Working in batches, gently lower battered cauliflower into preheated oil; fry until florets rise to the top and float, 2 to 4 minutes. Carefully turn pieces over and continue frying until golden brown, about 2 minutes more. Use a slotted spoon to transfer fried cauliflower to a paper towel-lined plate.

Tips

For darker, crunchier cauliflower, fry for a longer period of time.

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of breading ingredients. The actual amount of breading consumed will vary. We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.