Unleash the GREATNESS of Cauliflower | Extra-Crispy & Non-Mushy Recipe
The almighty cauliflower, one of the most underrated vegetables sold at supermarkets. And with good reason why, if it´s not cooked properly, you end up with a mushy texture that is very unpleasing. In this post, I will show you how to make the most incredible Battered Cauliflower with Lemon Garlic Aioli. We´re talking extra-crispy cauliflower with no-mush.
The secret to giving cauliflower the perfect texture when battering and frying, is to not parboil it. When you fry cauliflower with batter, it also cooks the cauliflower. So if you parboil beforehand, you will end up with mushy cauliflower. With the no-parboil technique, the cauliflower will still be fully cooked through, but have an incredible no-mush texture.
Very important to fry the battered cauliflower florets on a medium heat. Anything higher, and the batter will brown to quickly and the cauliflower will not fully cook through. Also very important to cut all your florets into bite-sized pieces. If they are too big, they won´t fully cook through as well.
TIPS & TRICKS to Make this Recipe: I used a head of fresh cauliflower here. But you can also use uncooked frozen cauliflower florets. Just make sure to fully thaw them out and then pat them completely dry. As you finish cooking each batch of cauliflower, add them into a preheated oven at your lowest setting, that way they stay warm as you cook the rest of the cauliflower.
Key Ingredients & Cookware I used in this Recipe:
MY NONSTICK FRYING PAN
EXTRA VIRGIN SPANISH OLIVE OIL
SPANISH PAPRIKA
HOMEMADE VEGETABLE BROTH
SPANISH SEA SALT
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Love this recipe – it’s some of the lowest-stress frying I’ve ever done (the batter doesn’t splatter at ALL) and it comes out absolutely delicious. It even reheats well in the oven the next day!
Love all your recipes and constantly recommend them to friends. Thank you Albert!!
So happy to hear that! Much love 🙂
I made this yesterday for a pre-game snack and it was a huge hit. I used hot smoked paprika instead of sweet, and increased it by 1/2 tsp for added flavour. This recipe is a keeper!
Sounds great! Much love 🙂
Would love to do this in an air fryer instead. Any suggestions?
I have never used an air fryer, but I am sure you can just spray some olive oil in the air frier and air fry them 🙂 much love
Is there a non-alcoholic alternative to beer?
You can use club soda 🙂 Much love