The Easiest Crispy Baked Cauliflower Recipe
“Try our outstandingly crispy cauliflower recipe and watch your family clean their plates.”
Tzivya Oren
Original Recipe Author
We know that cauliflower isn’t everybody’s favorite type of vegetable. However, a few tips and tricks can help you turn it into a delicious dish.
What’s great about this recipe is that you can always play around with the ingredients to match all dietary needs. What’s more, you can’t deny that breaded, crispy dishes always end up being spectacular, whether baked or fried
So, if you have a picky eater in your family, this recipe is for you!
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The Easiest Crispy Baked Cauliflower Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 whole cauliflower (rinsed and cleansed)
- All-purpose flour (in a plate)
- Breadcrumbs (in a plate)
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp. olive oil
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- ½ tsp. red paprika
- 2 tbsp. sesame seeds
Instructions
- Clean the cauliflower head and remove any leaves.
- Submerge it in a bowl of cold water to remove bugs and dirt (any debris will float away).
- While the cauliflower head is soaking, place a pot of water with a teaspoon of salt over high heat and bring it to a boil.
- Rinse the cauliflower and place it in the boiling water.
- After about eight minutes, remove it carefully so it doesn’t fall apart, and allow it to cool completely.
- Slice the cauliflower head into ¾”-1” (2–3 cm) thick slices (fan-shaped).
- Fill a plate with a good amount of all-purpose flour and dip in each slice to cover well from both sides (breadcrumbs can work as an alternative).
- In another plate, beat an egg with three tablespoons of olive oil.
- Add half a teaspoon of salt, a quarter teaspoon of black pepper, half a teaspoon of red paprika, and two tablespoons of sesame seeds to the mixture.
- Mix everything well using a fork, and you have your batter.
- Take each slice of cauliflower, dip both sides into the batter, and wait for a few minutes.
- Transfer the slices to a third plate full of breadcrumbs to coat them.
You have two options for cooking:
- Baking: Put the slices over an oiled, parchment-paper-lined baking pan and place in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) until crispy.
- Frying: Fry the slices on both sides in a frying pan like you do with schnitzel until golden.
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