This deep-fried cauliflower and buffalo dipping sauce makes for the perfect crispy and spicy snack with a little kick! Serve at a party for happy guests.
When my husband first introduced me to these little gems, a long-time Soukup family recipe, I have to admit, I was a little skeptical. The flour, the egg, the breadcrumbs, the Crisco….they just seemed like SO much work and such a mess for so little payout. I mean cauliflower? Really?
Until, of course, I tasted them.
That’s when the heavens opened up and angels began to sing.
I don’t even like fried food but these little crispy-on-the-outside, soft-and-slightly-salty-on-the-inside nuggets are pure joy and totally worth any effort or mess. Try them, just once. You won’t regret it!
Here is what you need:
1 head cauliflower Crisco flour eggs bread crumbs salt pepper blue cheese dressing hot sauceStep 1: Cut up your cauliflower into bite-size chunks.
Step 2: Steam cauliflower for approximately 6 minutes, until slightly tender. Drain, then liberally sprinkle cauliflower with salt and pepper.
Step 3: Heat a large glob (maybe 1-2 cups?) of Crisco in a deep frying pan to around 350-375 degrees. We never actually measure the temperature, but when the oil starts crackling a little it is probably ready.
Step 4: In three separate bowls, prepare flour, breadcrumbs, and egg. We don’t generally measure this either, but start with about a cup each of flour and breadcrumbs, then add more to bowl if needed. Whisk 4-5 eggs with salt and pepper.
Step 5: Start by coating cauliflower with flour.
Step 6: Move flour-coated cauliflower to bowl of egg, then coat well.
Step 7: Finish the battering process by coating cauliflower in a layer of breadcrumbs.
Step 8: Drop cauliflower into oil, then fry for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
Step 9: Let cauliflower cool and drain for a few minutes on a plate covered with a paper towel.
Step 10: To make buffalo sauce, mix blue cheese dressing with hot sauce to taste. (We like it about 60/40)
Step 11: Serve immediately. Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or so.
Want more? Don’t miss these awesome recipes:
Have you heard the news? It’s the 12th Anniversary of our LWSL Holiday Planner! For…
LWSL & Co. Favorite 5 It seems crazy that it's fall already, but we can…
Lisa's Favorite 5 I'm a busy wife, mom, and gigi, so I'm all about finding…
Feeling like your finances are out of control can be downright scary. Don't miss these…
Amanda's Favorite 5 Do you spend so much time pouring into everyone else in your…
Danny's Favorite 5 Need some gift ideas for the Dads in your life? I've got…
Simplify your life in just 3 simple steps. Get our Living Well Starter Guide, absolutely free!
View Comments
Oh my land that looks delicious! I wonder if you can substitute buttermilk for the egg wash?? We have some food allergies in our house. I may have to add this to my list even if I have to make it with eggs and wait for the kids to go to bed. ;-)
You had me at buffalo sauce. I can't wait to give these a try. :)
This looks delicious!