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Crispy, golden, and packed with flavor, this Beer-Battered Cauliflower is the perfect meat-free alternative to classic bar food! Bake or fry it to crunchy perfection, then toss in BBQ sauce for the ultimate bite. NA beer and tonic water are great in this recipe as well!

Looking for more simple cauliflower recipes!? I have so many good ones including this Cheesy Stuffed Cauliflower, my AMAZING Cauliflower Steaks, this Sweet and Sour Cauliflower and of course, my simple Sesame Cauliflower.

beer battered bbq cauliflower on a white tray with honey mustard in the corner

I shared this recipe on my Instagram a few weeks but I am FINALLY getting around to putting it on the blog. It’s SUCH a delicious recipe that I figured it deserved an official spot :)

Why You’ll Love this Recipe

✔️ Crispy & Flavorful – The beer batter makes these cauliflower bites extra crunchy and packed with flavor!
✔️ Versatile Cooking Options – Bake for a healthier version or fry for extra crispiness (my fav option!).
✔️ Easy to Make – Simple ingredients, quick prep, and no fancy equipment needed.
✔️ Crowd-Pleaser – Even non-vegetarians will love these! They’re great for parties and get togethers!

up close shot of beer battered bbq cauliflower wings

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Beer Battered Cauliflower

By Brita Britnell

Prep: 10

Cook: 25

Total: 35

Servings: servings

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Crispy, golden, and packed with flavor—this beer-battered cauliflower is the perfect meat-free alternative to classic bar food! Whether you bake or fry it, you’ll get that perfect crunchy coating with a smoky BBQ finish. Trust me, you’re gonna want to make extra!

Ingredients

▢ 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into large bite-sized pieces
▢ 1 cup all-purpose flour
▢ 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
▢ 1 teaspoon baking powder
▢ ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
▢ 1 cup light beer, or your favorite NA beer
▢ About ½ cup BBQ sauce, plus more to taste

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, smoked paprika, garlic powder, baking powder, and salt. Pour in the beer and mix until just combined—don’t overmix, a few lumps are totally fine!
Toss in the cauliflower, making sure every piece is fully coated in that delicious batter.
To Bake: Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread out the battered cauliflower and bake for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through for even crispiness.
To Fry: Heat about 1 inch of oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, fry the cauliflower in batches for a few minutes per side, until golden and crispy.
Transfer to a bowl and toss with BBQ sauce while still warm. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

If you would like to make this WITHOUT beer, you can swap it for tonic water or club soda instead! You could also swap it out for buttermilk as desired.

I used a non0alcoholic beer but regular beer is good too!

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcal, Carbohydrates: 34g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 0.3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g, Sodium: 444mg, Potassium: 505mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 369IU, Vitamin C: 69mg, Calcium: 100mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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