Fried Cauliflower With Sweet Chili Sauce
Fried Cauliflower with Sweet Chili Sauce is a crispy and flavorful dish featuring golden battered cauliflower tossed in a sticky, sweet, and slightly spicy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 3–4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 medium cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3/4 cup water (adjust as needed for batter)
- Oil for frying
- For the sauce:
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and water until a smooth batter forms.
- Dip cauliflower florets into the batter, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat.
- Fry the cauliflower in batches until golden and crispy, about 4–5 minutes per batch. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In a separate pan, combine sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, and lime juice. Heat gently until warmed through.
- Toss the fried cauliflower in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately while crispy.
Notes
- Fry in batches to maintain oil temperature and crispiness.
- For a lighter option, bake or air-fry instead of deep frying.
- Add chili flakes or sriracha for extra heat.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions for added texture.
- Ensure cauliflower is dry before battering for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
