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Beer Battered Cauliflower
Crispy, golden, and packed with flavor—this beer-battered cauliflower is the perfect meat-free alternative to classic bar food! Whether you bake or fry it, you’ll get that perfect crunchy coating with a smoky BBQ finish. Trust me, you’re gonna want to make extra!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Step 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, smoked paprika, garlic powder, baking powder, and salt. Pour in the beer and mix until just combined—don’t overmix, a few lumps are totally fine!
- Step 2
Toss in the cauliflower, making sure every piece is fully coated in that delicious batter.
- Step 3
To Bake: Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread out the battered cauliflower and bake for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through for even crispiness.
- Step 4
To Fry: Heat about 1 inch of oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, fry the cauliflower in batches for a few minutes per side, until golden and crispy.
- Step 5
Transfer to a bowl and toss with BBQ sauce while still warm. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Step 6
If you would like to make this WITHOUT beer, you can swap it for tonic water or club soda instead! You could also swap it out for buttermilk as desired.
- Step 7
I used a nonalcoholic beer but regular beer is good too!
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I’m Brita! I’m the writer, photographer, videography, cookbook author, and chef around these parts. I’ve enjoyed testing and creating new recipes and sharing them with you! I have one simple goal: to help you cook more wholesome, simple and DELICIOUS meat free recipes whether you’re vegetarian, vegan, or a carnivore looking to incorporate more veggie forward recipes into your life!
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