Cauliflower Nuggets
These cauliflower nuggets are a fun, wholesome, and surprisingly moreish plant-based twist on classic nuggets.
Ingredients
- 260 g cauliflower (about half a large cauliflower)
- 1 teaspoon salt to soak the cauliflower
- 100 ml non-dairy milk soy or oat
- 85 g plain flour all-purpose flour in the U.S.
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon red chilli powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
- 40 g panko breadcrumbs
- 1 litre oil for deep frying
Instructions
- Break 260 g cauliflower into evenly sized florets. Next, soak the cauliflower in boiling water with 1 teaspoon salt for 10 minutes. This helps draw out dirt or bugs.
- To a medium bowl, add 100 ml non-dairy milk, 85 g plain flour, and all seasonings (¼ teaspoon smoked paprika, ¼ teaspoon red chilli powder, ½ teaspoon oregano, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and salt to taste). Mix until smooth.
- Tip 40 g panko breadcrumbs onto a platter/plate.
- Dip the cauliflower florets into the prepared batter, then carefully roll in the breadcrumbs until coated. Repeat with all remaining florets.
- To deep fry cauliflower nuggets, heat 1 litre oil in a large, deep-sided pan (or deep fat fryer) over medium-high heat. Once it comes to heat, carefully add your cauliflower florets — don’t overcrowd the oil. Fry until golden, then remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and place on a wire rack to drain off excess oil.To air fry cauliflower nuggets, preheat your air fryer to 180℃ (350°F). Once ready, arrange the florets in your air fryer basket and spray with oil. Don’t overcrowd the basket; cook in two batches if necessary. Cook for around 15 minutes, or until golden. Timings vary depending on the air fryer model.To bake cauliflower nuggets, preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F). Arrange the breaded nuggets on a baking sheet covered with parchment (baking) paper, and spray with neutral oil. Cook for 30 minutes, turning halfway if necessary, until golden.
Notes
Tip: When you're battering and breading the cauliflower nuggets, use separate hands for each task. This stops your hands from getting ultra messy and prevents the breadcrumbs from clumping.
If preferred, you can also skip using the breadcrumbs, making battered cauliflower nuggets instead.
Equipment
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 292kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 11gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 216mgPotassium: 564mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 406IUVitamin C: 66mgCalcium: 152mgIron: 4mg
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