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How to Make Baked Cauliflower Fries - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a healthier alternative to traditional French fries, then you'll love this recipe for Baked Cauliflower Fries. This dish is a great way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet while still enjoying a satisfying and delicious snack or side dish.

Cauliflower is a versatile and nutritious vegetable that can be transformed into a variety of dishes, and these crispy oven-baked fries are no exception. The cauliflower is coated in a savory mixture of breadcrumbs, P...

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Ingredients

  • 2 (2.5 pound) heads cauliflower
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided, or as needed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 cloves peeled garlic, crushed fine
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 4 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 ounce finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for topping

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 50 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs
  • Total Time: 5 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4

  • Cut cauliflower into medium-sized florets. Working in batches, pulse florets in a food processor until texture resembles rice grains. Transfer to a large pot and sprinkle with kosher salt. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until mixture is wet and soft, about 30 minutes. Reduce heat if it begins to brown. Remove from heat and allow cauliflower to cool.
  • Working in batches, transfer cauliflower to a clean cotton towel. Bring up the sides, twist the towel, and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. For this recipe, you'll need about 3 1/2 cups cooked, squeeze-dried cauliflower.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a large rectangular baking dish with parchment paper, allowing the ends to extend up over the sides for easy lifting. Lightly brush parchment with olive oil.
  • Crack eggs into a large mixing bowl. Add garlic, black pepper, oregano, and cayenne pepper; whisk together until combined. Transfer cauliflower to the mixing bowl. Add shredded Cheddar cheese and grated Parmigiano-Reggiano; mix thoroughly. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Tamp down and smooth out evenly.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until deep golden brown, about 1 hour. Allow to cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, 3 or 4 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat; lightly oil the mat.
  • Lift chilled cauliflower out of the pan. Slice in half lengthwise; slice each half crosswise into thin "fries," about 1-inch wide. Arrange fries on the prepared mat, so they do not touch; brush lightly with olive oil. Sprinkle with a dusting of grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until deeply browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

    • Nutrition

    358 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 129mg
    • Sodium: 1930mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 14g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 264mg
    • Calcium: 429mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 1808mg

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