Ingredients
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 3/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder, divided
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 cup hot pepper sauce
- 1/2 cup butter
- Dash celery seeds
- Celery sticks
- Blue cheese dressing
Directions
- Heat oil in deep fryer to 375°F.
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine cornstarch, flour, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, salt and white pepper. Add water to bag. Seal bag and shake until smooth.
- Add half of the cauliflower florets to bag. Seal bag and shake until florets are well coated.
- With basket lowered, carefully drop florets into the preheated oil. Fry florets until browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from fryer, drain on paper towels.
- Meanwhile, in a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter with hot pepper sauce, remaining garlic powder and celery seed. Stir until blended.
- Add fried cauliflower to sauce and stir to coat. Remove from sauce and serve while warm with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing.
Serves: 8-10
