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Breaded cauliflower baked golden brown, served in crispy coating
Crunchy vegetarian cauliflower bites served with a lemon wedge.

Crispy breaded cauliflower

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses

Breaded cauliflower is the schnitzel of vegetarians, but many meat eaters adore it too. The challenge is twofold: the inside must be soft and creamy, whilst the coating must be crisp and not detach. The secret lies in pre-cooking (blanching) and careful breading. A real nostalgic lunch with tartare sauce and rice.

🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 5 servings
🔥 Calories 380 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Pot (for blanching)
  • Deep frying pan or pot (for frying)
  • 3 plates for breading
  • Kitchen paper

Allergen Information

⚠️ Cereals containing gluten
⚠️ Eggs
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Break the cauliflower into medium florets and cook in boiling salted water for 5-6 minutes (semi-soft).

Tip: Do not overcook (should be 'al dente'), as it will soften further during frying, and if too soft, it falls apart when breading.
2 ✓

Drain and let cool completely and dry in the steam.

Tip: Steaming removes excess water. Flour sticks better to a dry surface.
3 ✓

Prepare the coating: flour, beaten salted egg, and breadcrumbs (mix in Parmesan if using).

Tip: Beat the egg thoroughly so it is not stringy but fluid.
4 ✓

Toss the cauliflower florets in flour (shake off excess), egg, then breadcrumbs. Press the crumbs on slightly.

Tip: The flour acts as 'glue' between the cauliflower and the egg.
5 ✓

Heat the oil to medium temperature (approx. 170°C).

Tip: If too hot, the crumbs burn but the inside remains cold. If cold, it absorbs oil.
6 ✓

Fry the florets until golden brown, then drain on kitchen paper.

Tip: The kitchen paper absorbs excess fat, keeping it crispier.

Recipe FAQ

Why does the coating fall off?
If the cauliflower remained too wet after blanching, the flour gets soaked and throws off the breading. Let it cool completely and dry before breading!
Can I bake it in the oven?
Yes, sprayed with oil spray at 200°C, but the taste and texture will be slightly drier than the oil-fried version.

Ingredients

  • 1 head Cauliflower
  • 150 g Plain flour
  • 3 pcs Eggs
  • 200 g Breadcrumbs
  • 500 ml Sunflower oil (for frying)
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Grated Parmesan (in the crumbs, optional)