Melt-in-your-Mouth Cauliflower Bites

These cauliflower bites are crispy on the outside, and meltingly tender in the middle. Great as a side dish or addition to any party platter, but they are particularly awesome as a "chicken wing alternative".  But trust us, even meat-lovers gravitate toward these melt-in-your mouth, crispy cauliflower bites.  Be sure to finish with a drizzle of our Sticky Balsamic for that extra wow!

Crispy & Tender, Melt-in-your-Mouth Cauliflower Bites

Servings

4-6

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

These cauliflower bites are crispy on the outside, and meltingly tender in the middle. Great as a side dish or addition to any party platter, but they are particularly awesome as a "chicken wing alternative". But trust us, even meat-lovers gravitate toward these melt-in-your mouth, crispy cauliflower bites. Be sure to finish with a drizzle of our Sticky Balsamic for that extra wow!

Ingredients

  • 1 Head of Cauliflower, broken down to florets
  • 1 Cup Almond Milk (or any "Milk")
  • 2 Tablespoons Garlic EVOO
  • 1 Cup Flour (we used Bobs Red Mill 1-1 Gluten Free)
  • 1/4 Cup Corn Meal
  • 1 Pinch Salt, Pepper, and Paprika
  • 1 Cup Marsala EVOO
  • Sticky Balsamic (for finishing)

Directions

  1. Soak florets in almond milk and Garlic EVOO mixing ocassionally 
  2. Combine GF Flour, Corn Meal, and Seasoning in a mixing bowl
  3. Place 2-5 florets from the liquid into the flour ensuring to drain off excess liquid
  4. Remove from flour and place on baking sheet lined with parchment 
  5. Bake at 400 F for 15 minutes to set the crust and begin cooking cauliflower
  6. Heat 1 Cup of Marsala EVOO in a frying pan to 350 F
  7. Remove florets from the oven and finish in oil until golden brown
  8. Cool on a wire rack for best results or back on the baking sheet used to bake (Pro-Tip: Add a pinch of salt as they come out of the hot oil) 
  9. Drizzle with Sticky Balsamic for a sweet zing of flavor