Crispy Cauliflower Bites
Crunchy, crispy cauliflower bites are a healthier alternative to French fries and cook up with basic pantry ingredients in 35 minutes or less!
Ingredients
For the Cauliflower Bites
- 1 medium head of cauliflower cut into bite-sized florets
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the Sauce
- 2 cups plain yogurt
- 2 garlic cloves grated
- 1 small bunch of fresh dill chopped
- salt to taste
Instructions
Make the Sauce
- In a medium bowl, combine yogurt, dill, garlic, and salt to taste. Mix well and refrigerate while you prepare the cauliflower bites.
Prepare the Cauliflower
- Break the cauliflower into florets. Heat a pot of water until it boils.
- Add the cauliflower and cook until slightly tender.
- Note: Do not overcook the cauliflower.
Fry the Cauliflower Bites
- Heat a deep pan with your choice of oil (vegetable oil or lard) to about 330F.
- In shallow dishes, prepare the flour and cornmeal.
- In a deep dish, beat the eggs.
- In the dish with the flour, add the spices and salt to taste.
- Roll each cauliflower floret first in the flour, then in the egg, and finally in the cornmeal.
- Fry on each side for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown.
- Arrange on a pretty plate and serve warm. Sprinkle with fresh dill and serve with the yogurt sauce.
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