Crispy Cauliflower Bites
Crispy cauliflower bites that are crunchy, flavorful, and totally addictive! This easy snack will make you forget about fries—perfect for dipping, munching, and fooling picky eaters.
Ingredients
- 1 medium head of cauliflower cut into bite-sized florets
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
For the sauce:
- 2 cups plain yogurt
- 2 garlic cloves grated
- 1 small bunch of fresh dill chopped
- salt to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine yogurt, dill, garlic, and salt to taste. Mix well and refrigerate while you prepare the cauliflower bites.
- 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.
- Heat a deep pan with your choice of fat (vegetable oil or lard) to about 330F.
- In a 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.