Crispy Deep-Fried Vegan Cauliflower Nuggets
Delicious crunchy cauliflower nuggets infused with garlic and paprika, perfect for snacking or as an appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
- 1 cup plant-based milk (almond, soy, or oat)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko preferred)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
Instructions
- Prepare the cauliflower by cutting it into bite-sized florets.
- In one bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In a second bowl, pour the plant-based milk.
- In a third bowl, place the breadcrumbs.
- Coat each cauliflower floret in the flour mixture, dip in the plant-based milk, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat until shimmering.
- Fry the cauliflower nuggets in batches for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove nuggets with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
Fry in small batches for even cooking. To ensure crispiness, check oil temperature before frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
