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Yields:
2 serving(s)
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Cal/Serv:
1567
We know, we know, frying cauliflower kinda defeats the purpose of it being a vegetable and all, but it's SO DAMN DELICIOUS. We took note of how chicken fried steak is prepared and modeled this recipe after that. (Vegetarians, we see you, and you're welcome.) You slice the cauliflower into thick steaks before dredging it in seasoned flour and beaten egg. Then comes the frying: Don't be intimidated—you can do a shallow fry. Just get that oil hot.
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Ingredients
For The Fried Cauliflower
- 1
large head cauliflower, sliced into 1"-thick steaks
- 1 cup
all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp.
garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp.
paprika
Kosher salt
- 3
large eggs
Vegetable oil, for frying
For The Hot Honey
- 1/2 cup
honey
- 1 tsp.
hot sauce
Directions
- Step 1Make fried cauliflower: In a large deep-sided skillet, add sliced cauliflower and enough water to come halfway up the sides of cauliflower. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, cover, and steam until fork-tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and let cool completely.
- Step 2Meanwhile, in a shallow bowl, whisk together flour, garlic powder, and paprika and season with salt. In another shallow bowl, lightly beat eggs. Toss cooled cauliflower in flour mixture, then eggs, then return to flour mixture and toss again until completely coated.
- Step 3In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1" oil until it starts to bubble and looks shimmery. Carefully add cauliflower and fry until deeply golden, 2 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel–lined plate.
- Step 4Make hot honey: In a small bowl, mix together honey and hot sauce.
- Step 5Serve fried cauliflower with hot honey.
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