These crispy cauliflower bites were inspired by the viral TikTok trend Bubble Potatoes.
Serve these cauliflower bites with your favorite dipping sauce.
The Parmesan cheese adds saltiness and a bit of umami that blends perfectly into the mellow cauliflower.
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Transfer to a clean kitchen towel and squeeze as dry as possible.
Place in a medium bowl.
Place on a large baking sheet or plate; freeze until firm but not frozen, about 30 minutes.
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel
Line a baking sheet with paper towels and place a wire rack on it.
Heat the oil over medium heat until it reaches 350F.
Cut the cauliflower log into about 16 (12-inch-thick) pieces.
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel
(Be careful, these get dark quickly!)
Transfer to the prepared rack.
Repeat with the remaining 2 batches of cauliflower pieces.
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Sprinkle with 18 teaspoon salt.
Transfer cauliflower to a serving plate.
Garnish with parsley, if desired.
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel
Reheating wont yield a crispy result.
Any of your favorite dipping sauces or hot sauces will pair nicely.
Theyre also an ideal side dish for chicken, fish or beef.
If you fry them up fast, and eat them right away, you should avoid this problem.
