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Keto Bang Bang Cauliflower

Sweet, spicy, and crispy, these Keto Bang Bang Cauliflower bites are an amazing no guilt copycat of a famous restaurant fav!
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time50 mins
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Sides, Snack
Cuisine: American, Asian, Keto
Keyword: Bang Bang Cauliflower, Bang Bang Sauce, cauliflower, Fried Cauliflower, keto
Servings: 6
Calories: 268kcal
Author: Stacey
Cost: $5

Ingredients

Crispy Cauliflower

  • 1/2 head Cauliflower chopped into bite sized pieces
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 Tablespoon heavy cream or milk
  • 1/2 Tablespoon parsley chopped
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese finely grated, fresh is best
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Bang Bang Sauce

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 Tablespoon chili paste
  • 1 Tablespoon keto sweetener
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice

Instructions

How to Fry Cauliflower:

  • Add frying oil to pot so that it is about 1 1/2 inches deep. Place over heat to bring up to temperature (350°F).
  • You'll need two small bowls for breading the cauliflower. Add heavy cream and egg to one bowl and whisk together. Add almond flour and parmesan to the second bowl and stir to mix.
  • Prep a baking sheet with parchment paper or a non-stick silicone baking mat.
  • Cut cauliflower into bite-size pieces. Dip each piece of cauliflower in egg wash until fully coated. Tap to allow excess egg to drip back into bowl.
  • Next, roll cauliflower in the breading mixture. Gently press into the coating to ensure that the breading sticks well to the cauliflower. Once coated, place on baking sheet and repeat until all cauliflower is coated.
  • Once the oil is to temperature (350°F), place a few pieces of cauliflower into the oil -- take care to ensure they are not touching. Turn as needed until all sides are golden brown.
  • Remove the fried cauliflower and place it on a paper towel-lined baking sheet, to absorb excess oil. Continue frying cauliflower in batches.

To Make the Bang Bang Sauce:

  • Whisk together sauce ingredients until smooth. For a less spicy sauce, use less sriracha.
  • Drizzle bang sauce over the cauliflower bites and enjoy!

Notes

Net Carbs: 5g per serving

Nutrition

Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 370mg | Potassium: 184mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 219IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 254mg | Iron: 1mg