Southern Fried Cauliflower Side
Southern

Southern Fried Cauliflower

Cauliflower florets coated in seasoned cornmeal and fried golden.

25
Total Min
15
Cook Min
4
Servings
Easy
Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 1.00 head cauliflower , cut into florets
  • 1.00 cup buttermilk
  • 1.00 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1.00 cup cornmeal
  • 1.00 tsp garlic powder
  • 1.00 tsp paprika
  • salt and pepper
  • vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak cauliflower florets in buttermilk 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Mix flour, cornmeal, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

  3. 3

    Remove cauliflower from buttermilk and dredge in flour mixture.

  4. 4

    Heat 2 inches of oil to 375°F.

  5. 5

    Fry cauliflower in batches 4-5 minutes until golden brown.

  6. 6

    Drain on paper towels.

  7. 7

    Serve with ranch dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (4 servings)
Calories 727
Total Fat29g
Saturated Fat4g
Cholesterol7mg
Sodium61mg
Total Carbohydrate102g
Dietary Fiber7g
Total Sugars7g
Protein16g
Source: USDA FoodData Central
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