Best 4 Baked Cauliflower Fries Recipes

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**Baked Cauliflower Fries: A Healthier Alternative to Traditional Fries**

Craving crispy, golden-brown fries without the guilt? Look no further than these baked cauliflower fries! Made with simple, wholesome ingredients, these fries are a delicious and nutritious alternative to traditional potato fries. This recipe includes three flavorful variations: classic, buffalo, and garlic parmesan. Whether you're a fan of classic fries, spicy buffalo wings, or savory garlic bread, these cauliflower fries have something for everyone.

**Classic Baked Cauliflower Fries:**
These classic fries are seasoned with a blend of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt, resulting in a crispy, flavorful exterior and a tender, juicy interior.

**Buffalo Baked Cauliflower Fries:**
For those who love a bit of heat, these buffalo fries are coated in a spicy buffalo sauce made with cayenne pepper, paprika, and vinegar. They're perfect for dipping in your favorite ranch or blue cheese dressing.

**Garlic Parmesan Baked Cauliflower Fries:**
These garlic parmesan fries are a cheesy delight, coated in a mixture of grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. They're perfect for satisfying your craving for cheesy garlic bread in a healthier way.

With their crispy texture, flavorful seasonings, and guilt-free indulgence, these baked cauliflower fries are sure to become a new favorite snack or side dish.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

LOADED MEDITERRANEAN CAULIFLOWER FRIES



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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

One 12-ounce bag frozen cauliflower fries
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons za'atar
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1/2 cup fresh parsley, leaves torn with your hands
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
1/4 cup chopped kalamata olives
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons chopped pickled pepperoncini
1 medium cucumber, finely diced
1/3 cup crumbled feta
1 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped capers
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
Zest of 1 lemon plus juice of up to 2 lemons
Hot sauce, to taste
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • For the loaded fries: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Put a baking sheet in the oven for 10 minutes to heat up.
  • Toss the frozen cauliflower fries with 1 tablespoon of the za'atar and season with salt and pepper. Place on the hot baking sheet and bake until crispy and hot, 13 to 15 minutes depending on your oven.
  • While the fries are cooking, in a medium bowl, combine the parsley, onion, olives, olive oil, pepperoncini, cucumber and the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons za'atar. Season with pepper (the olives are salty).
  • For the yogurt sauce: Combine the yogurt, mint, capers, coriander, lemon zest and juice and some hot sauce in a small mixing bowl. You may add more or less lemon juice depending on how thick your yogurt is, or how tart you would like your sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
  • To finish, spread the yogurt sauce on the bottom of a plate. Place the crispy fries on top of the sauce. Top with the cucumber-olive salad and finish with the crumbled feta.

BEST BAKED FRENCH FRIES



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The healthiest way to make fries is to bake them. It saves money and you can't beat the taste. I have been playing around with different ways to bake fries for some time now, and I feel this is the best recipe thus far. Baking time may vary depending on how thick you cut the fries. Enjoy!

Provided by Life Tastes Good

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

cooking spray
6 Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into thick fries
1 tablespoon white sugar
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder, or more to taste
1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; spray with cooking spray.
  • Place sliced potatoes in a colander; sprinkle sugar over potatoes. Set aside until liquid is released from potatoes, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain liquid and dry potatoes well.
  • Mix potato slices, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a resealable bag until evenly coated. Spread coated potato slices in a single layer, leaving space around each potato, on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes; flip fries and continue baking until crisp and browned, about 20 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.4 calories, Carbohydrate 59.8 g, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 601 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

CAULIFLOWER THAT TASTES LIKE FRENCH FRIES



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I first came across this on another site, where there were 13 or more pages of raving about how the cauliflower tastes just like french fries. What can I say, I had to introduce it to Zaar! I tried it for the first time shortly after posting and while it is very good, I'm not sure it tasted exactly like french fries. I think the key may be in how much salt you add and how brown you let the cauliflower get. I will be testing this more in future!

Provided by Sackville

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 head cauliflower
1/4 cup olive oil
sea salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F
  • Trim and wash the cauliflower and then cut it into slices about 1/4 inch thick.
  • There will be lots of small pieces and several large lacy slices.
  • In a large bowl, mix the cauliflower with the oil, salt and pepper.
  • Spread the cauliflower evenly onto baking trays and put in the oven.
  • Stir after about 10 minutes to get the pieces on the edge of the pan into the middle and vice versa.
  • Stir again every 5-10 minutes until it is done, after about 20 minutes.
  • How much you brown the cauliflower is up to you.

BAKED CAULIFLOWER



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I created this recipe myself. The cheddar cheese and bread crumb topping makes it a pretty casserole for a holiday dinner. You can easily double the amounts if you're having a larger group.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium onion, chopped
4 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 package (16 ounces) frozen cauliflower, thawed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion in 2 tablespoons butter and oil until onion is tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the cauliflower, salt, pepper and nutmeg; saute for 2 minutes., Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over cauliflower mixture. , Cover and bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Uncover; bake for 10 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 3-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 360mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cauliflower: A head of cauliflower that is firm and compact, with tightly packed florets, will yield the best fries.
  • Cut the cauliflower into even-sized florets: This will help them cook evenly.
  • Toss the cauliflower florets in a mixture of olive oil, salt, and pepper before baking: This will help them to brown and crisp up.
  • Spread the cauliflower florets in a single layer on a baking sheet: This will help them to cook evenly.
  • Bake the cauliflower florets at a high temperature (425 degrees Fahrenheit) for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and tender: Keep an eye on them and shake the pan occasionally to prevent them from burning.
  • Serve the cauliflower fries immediately with your favorite dipping sauce: They are best enjoyed hot and crispy.

Conclusion:

Baked cauliflower fries are a healthy and delicious alternative to traditional French fries. They are made with just a few simple ingredients and can be easily customized to your liking. Whether you like them plain or topped with your favorite seasonings, baked cauliflower fries are a great way to enjoy this versatile vegetable.

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