Fried Buffalo Cauliflower

Ingredients

For the Cauliflower Batter:

  • 1 head cauliflower (about 4 cups of florets)
  • 3/4 cup flour 
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch or potato starch
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt

Mix all above and add milk if needed to get to a thin pancake batter consistency

Split batter into 2 bowls and add

  • 1/2 cup Franks buffalo hot sauce

Oil For Frying:

  • 2-3 inches oil for frying (enough for the cauliflower to float)
  1. Heat oil to 334°F (168°C)°.
  2. Dredge cauliflower in non-hot sauce batter. Drain off excess.
  3. Use tongs to pick up the pieces of coated cauliflower and place them into the hot oil.  (It will bubble and spatter so stand back).
  4. Allow to cook in the oil for 1-2 minutes until the bubbling slows down and the cauliflower nuggets are just super light in colour.
  5. Remove from oil with metal spider and place on wire rack over paper towel.
  6. let cool for a minute or so, once cool to the touch, dip in batter with buffalo sauce. drain off excess and add back to hot oil
  7. Allow to cook further for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Remove from oil with metal spider and place on wire rack over paper towel too cool.
  9. Tada.

Adapted from https://thehiddenveggies.com/buffalo-cauliflower/