Crispy Cauliflower Nuggets
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Confession: We’re obsessed with cauliflower. It’s one of the few foods you can substitute for, well, almost anything and still feel satisfied. Take this recipe for crispy cauliflower nuggets. They’re so crunchy and crave-able, you’ll forget you’re eating vegetables. (The aioli for dipping helps, too.)
Ingredients
Cauliflower Nuggets
Oil, as needed for frying
2 eggs
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1¼ teaspoons salt
¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1 head cauliflower, cut into bite-size florets
Lemon-Pepper Aioli
¾ cup mayonnaise
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley, or as needed for finishing
Directions
1. Make the Cauliflower Nuggets: Pour 2 to 3 inches of oil into a large sauté pan. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers on the surface and reads about 350°F. (Or you can test the oil with a piece of cauliflower. Drop a small piece in. If it bubbles and stays at the surface, then you’re good to go.)
2. Line a baking sheet with a few layers of paper towels. Whisk the eggs in a large, shallow bowl.
3. Whisk the flour with the garlic powder, salt, black pepper and cayenne in another large, shallow bowl.
4. Working with a few pieces at a time, dip the cauliflower into the egg until it is well coated. Then dip the cauliflower into the flour mixture and toss well to coat. Repeat with the remaining cauliflower. Set the pieces aside.
5. Working in batches, fry the cauliflower until evenly golden browned, 6 to 9 minutes. Remove the cauliflower with a slotted spoon and drain on the prepared paper-towel-lined baking sheet.
6. Make the Lemon-Pepper Aioli: In a medium bowl, whisk the mayonnaise with the lemon juice, lemon zest and pepper to combine.
7. Garnish the finished cauliflower with parsley and serve immediately, hot, with the aioli on the side for dipping.
Cauliflower Nuggets
513 calories
34g fat
44g carbs
10g protein
3g sugars
Lemon-Pepper Aioli
307 calories
33g fat
2g carbs
0g protein
0g sugars
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