This is a quick and simple recipe that looks a bit like popcorn chicken. We make it almost every week. Because it is a favorite, we keep a Mason Jar full of the seasoned starch (minus the breadcrumbs) to make things move even faster. While I get the cauliflower and breading ready, Molly makes the dipping sauce. We break the cauliflower into 15 to 20 gm pieces. If you do not have toasted lp breadcrumbs on hand, you can add 10 gm crushed cornflakes or even ground up gluten free pretzels – just adjust the phe. It also works with just the seasoned starch, but we prefer it with a little more texture.
KFC- Kentucky Fried Cauliflower
This is a quick and simple recipe that looks a bit like popcorn chicken. We make it almost every week. Because it is a favorite, we keep a Mason Jar full of the seasoned starch (minus the breadcrumbs) to make things move even faster. While I get the cauliflower and breading ready, Molly makes the dipping sauce. We break the cauliflower into 15 to 20 gm pieces. If you do not have toasted lp breadcrumbs on hand, you can add 10 gm crushed cornflakes or even ground up gluten free pretzels – just adjust the phe. It also works with just the seasoned starch, but we prefer it with a little more texture.
Nutrition
Ingredients
Method
- Combine baking mix, xanthan gum, salt, Mrs. Dash (or ½ tsp onion, ½ tsp garlic, dash cayenne, ¼ tsp white pepper), garlic, parsley, paprika, oregano and sugar in a small bowl. Mix, set aside.
- Combine ener-g egg replacer with ice cold water (the colder the batter, the crispier the cauliflower). Add 2 tablespoons of the CFL seasoned starch to the ener-g egg replacer batter.
- Add the toasted breadcrumbs to the remaining dry starch mixture.
- Dip each floret into the ener-g egg replacer batter and then the seasoned CFL mix.
- Fry in hot oil (375) for about 3 minutes.
- For the sauce: 120 gm (1/2 cup) mayonaise [92 mg]; 15 gm (1 tablespoon) yellow mustard [24 mg]; 1/2 tsp. garlic powder [7 mg]; 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar; 42g (2 tablespoons) honey [4 mg]; Salt and pepper, to taste; Combine above in a small bowl. The dipping sauce is .64 mg/gm
Notes
If you do not have toasted lp breadcrumbs on hand, you can add 10 gm crushed cornflakes or even ground up gluten free pretzels – just adjust the phe. It also works with just the seasoned starch, but we prefer it with a little more texture.
Reader Q&A:
Q: Hi, Do you need a deep oil fryer for this recipe or can it be done in a frying pan with a bit of oil? Or in the oven? Thank you for your help A: Hi Nicola,
You can definitely fry in a pan/pot with a few inches of oil. You could probably bake if you spritz with olive oil and bake at a high temperature, but not sure they will be as crispy. (They do reheat nicely in oven or air fryer).
Brenda
Q: Can I make seasoning mix myself? A: sure
Q: Can they be frozen successfully? A: yes
Q: Will cooking in an air fryer instead of a deep fryer alter the end results? A: I have heated fried and frozen KFC in air fryer, but have not just air-fried. I would recommend trying one piece deep fried and then spritzing some with oil and air frying — that way you know how it should taste and can make a comparison. — Brenda
Q: how do I translate grams to tsp or Tbsp or do I need to weigh each ingredient? Thanks. Can’t wait to try this A: There is a toggle button at the top of the ingredient list that is units (tsp/tbsp/cup, etc) or grams. Hope you enjoy!
Q: Hi, Do you need a deep oil fryer for this recipe or can it be done in a frying pan with a bit of oil? Or in the oven? Thank you for your help A: Hi Nicola,
You can definitely fry in a pan/pot with a few inches of oil. You could probably bake if you spritz with olive oil and bake at a high temperature, but not sure they will be as crispy. (They do reheat nicely in oven or air fryer).
Brenda
Q: Can I make seasoning mix myself? A: sure
Q: Can they be frozen successfully? A: yes
Q: Will cooking in an air fryer instead of a deep fryer alter the end results? A: I have heated fried and frozen KFC in air fryer, but have not just air-fried. I would recommend trying one piece deep fried and then spritzing some with oil and air frying — that way you know how it should taste and can make a comparison. — Brenda
Q: how do I translate grams to tsp or Tbsp or do I need to weigh each ingredient? Thanks. Can’t wait to try this A: There is a toggle button at the top of the ingredient list that is units (tsp/tbsp/cup, etc) or grams. Hope you enjoy!
