Best Cajun Fried Cauliflower Recipes

SPICY CAJUN ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH RéMOULADE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400ºF. Line a baking sheet with baking paper.
• Cut the cauliflower in half lengthwise.
• Toss cauliflower, olive oil, and Cajun seasoning in a bowl until fully coated.
• Tip onto the prepared baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes.
• Stir cauliflower and place back in the oven for another 5 to 10 minutes until tender and crispy around the edges.
• Serve hot with remoulade sauce.
• Mix together in a bowl and store in an airtight container.
• Combine all ingredients in a bowl and let sit so flavours meld.

CAJUN CAULIFLOWER FRIES WITH SMOKY REMOULADE

Steps:

• Combine mayonnaise, pickle, mustard, hot sauce, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Mix well and refrigerate remoulade until ready to use.
• Place cauliflower in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 6 minutes. Transfer to a food processor in batches and process to the consistency of rice. Place riced cauliflower in the center of a clean dish towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
• Combine Cheddar cheese and cream cheese in a large microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 30 seconds. Stir and heat 30 seconds more. Add riced cauliflower, egg, Parmesan cheese, flour, parsley, and seafood seasoning and stir until evenly combined. Cover and refrigerate dough for 1 hour.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Use clean hands to form cauliflower dough into wedge shapes and place on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray the top of each wedge with cooking spray.
• Bake in the preheated oven until crispy, 35 to 40 minutes. Serve with remoulade for dipping.

CAJUN-FRIED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Wash head of cauliflower.
• Place cauliflower in a large pot with enough water to cover.
• Add the bag of crab-boil, and the salt to the water.
• Bring to a boil; cook for about 8-10 minutes, or until cauliflower becomes "fork tender".
• When cauliflower becomes tender, remove from heat and allow cauliflower to "soak" in the spice for about 3-5 minutes (the longer it soaks, the spicier it gets).
• Remove cauliflower from the water and drain.
• Cut cauliflower into florets.
• Place breadcrumbs in a large bowl and mix in the Cajun seasoning.
• Mix together the beaten eggs and the 1/3 cup lemon juice.
• Heat enough oil to deep fry the cauliflower to 350°F.
• Coat each floret in the egg mixture, and then dredge in the breadcrumbs.
• Deep fry until breadcrumbs turn golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
• Drain well on paper towels.
• Serve with your favorite dipping sauces if desired.

BATTER DIPPED DEEP FRIED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Preheat fryer oil to 375.
• Place the beaten eggs, milk and salt in a shallow bowl (or a large baggie).
• In a separate shallow bowl (or another large baggie), mix together flour, cheese, garlic powder, thyme, oregano, paprika, cayenne, and pepper.
• Place flowerets into egg mixture and toss (or shake baggie) to coat well.
• Remove and place into flour mixture and toss (or shake baggie) to coat well.
• Fry in batches for 4 - 6 minutes or until golden brown.
• Drain on paper towels and lightly salt.
• *Serve w/ dipping sauces such as marinara, ranch or blue cheese.

HOT FRIED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Preheat 1-inch vegetable oil to 350 degrees F.
• Whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, and hot sauce in one dish. Whisk together the flour and seasoned salt.
• Dredge the cauliflower in flour, then buttermilk, and then again in flour.
• Fry in batches for 2-3 minutes per side, flipping halfway through cook, until golden brown. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to blot oil.
• Sprinkle immediately with salt and serve with hot sauce and dill pickle coins.

FRIED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Cut up head of cauliflower into bite size chunks.
• Break eggs into small bowl and mix with small amount of water.
• In another bowl mix cornmeal and salt.
• Heat oil to medium heat.
• Place a few pieces of cauliflower in egg mix and drip off excess.
• Place egg dipped cauliflower into cornmeal.
• Shake off excess cornmeal.
• Place breaded cauliflower into hot oil.
• Fry until light golden brown.
• Enjoy.