Crispy Fried Cauliflower

Ingredients: (Conversion Chart)

• 1 medium cauliflower, cored, cut into florets
• 3 eggs
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1½ cups seasoned breadcrumbs
• ¼ cup capers, rinsed and drained
• 1¼ cups olive oil
• Lemon wedges, for garnish

Directions:

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook cauliflower until almost tender, about 5 minutes. Drain; cool under cold water.
2. Whisk eggs, cheese and cayenne in a bowl. Spread breadcrumbs on a plate. Dip cauliflower in egg mixture then dredge in breadcrumbs to coat; transfer to a wire rack. Lay capers on a paper towel; let cauliflower and capers stand for 10 minutes.
3. Heat ¼ cup of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When oil is hot, add capers; fry 1 to 2 minutes, until crisp. Remove from skillet.
4. Add remaining oil to skillet and heat over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Fry cauliflowers, a few pieces at a time, 4 minutes, until golden brown and crisp.
5. Transfer to a plate, scatter with fried capers and serve with lemon wedges.

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