Description
These Crispy Cauliflower Nuggets are golden-brown, flavorful bites featuring cauliflower florets coated in a spiced, Parmesan-rich batter—perfect for snacking, appetizers, or a fun side dish.
Ingredients
1 medium head cauliflower, broken into nugget-sized florets
2 large eggs
100 ml milk
80 g all-purpose flour
50 g cornstarch
30 g grated Parmesan cheese
1 Tbsp baking powder
1 Tbsp curry powder
1 tsp chili flakes
½ Tbsp freshly ground black pepper
½ Tbsp salt
Oil, for frying
Instructions
- Cut cauliflower into nugget-sized florets. Blanch in boiling water 2–3 minutes until just tender; drain and set aside.
- Whisk eggs and milk in a large bowl. Add flour, cornstarch, Parmesan, baking powder, curry powder, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir to form a thick batter.
- Dip each cauliflower floret into batter, coating fully. Let excess drip off.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry nuggets in batches 4–5 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For less oil, bake or air-fry nuggets at 400°F for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Adjust spice levels by modifying chili flakes and curry powder.
- Use vegan cheese and egg substitutes to make this recipe vegan-friendly.
- Ensure cauliflower is well-drained to keep nuggets crispy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 nuggets
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
