Vegetarian KFC Style Fried Chicken Sandwich
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Vegetarian KFC Style Fried Chicken Sandwich, where crispy cauliflower “steaks” take center stage in a plant-based twist on a fast-food classic. Marinated in spicy buttermilk and coated in a perfectly seasoned batter, the cauliflower is fried to golden, crunchy perfection, delivering all the satisfying textures you love. Paired with a tangy homemade coleslaw and creamy sriracha mayo, this sandwich is served on lightly toasted burger buns for a bold and mouthwatering bite. Whether you're a vegetarian craving fried chicken flavors or simply looking for a meatless meal packed with taste, this recipe is easy to make and ideal for a delicious, crowd-pleasing lunch or dinner.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Cauliflower
- 240 ml Buttermilk
- 15 ml Hot sauce
- 240 g All-purpose flour
- 60 g Cornstarch
- 5 g Baking powder
- 10 g Garlic powder
- 10 g Onion powder
- 5 g Paprika
- 5 g Salt
- 2 g Black pepper
- 60 ml Milk
- 500 ml Vegetable oil
- 4 Burger buns
- 120 g Mayonnaise
- 30 ml Sriracha sauce
- 200 g Cabbage
- 1 large Carrot
- 15 ml Apple cider vinegar
- 10 g Sugar
Instructions
Cut the cauliflower into thick slices (about 2 cm) to create 'steaks'. Set aside any small florets for other uses.
In a large bowl, mix the buttermilk and hot sauce. Submerge the cauliflower steaks in this mixture and marinate for 20 minutes.
In another bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Gradually add milk to the dry ingredients until you have a thick batter-like consistency.
Remove the cauliflower steaks from the marinade, allowing excess buttermilk to drip off, then coat them in the flour batter.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan to 180°C (350°F).
Fry the coated cauliflower steaks in batches for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and sriracha to create a spicy mayo.
Shred the cabbage and grate the carrot. Mix them with apple cider vinegar and sugar to make a simple coleslaw.
Toast the burger buns lightly.
Assemble the sandwiches by spreading the spicy mayo on both sides of the buns. Place the fried cauliflower steak on the bottom half, add a generous serving of coleslaw, and cover with the top half of the bun.
Serve immediately for maximum crunch and enjoy your vegetarian KFC style fried chicken sandwich!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6774 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 547.0 g | 701% | |
| Saturated Fat | 77.9 g | 390% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 284.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 150 mg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 5719 mg | 249% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 442.7 g | 161% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.6 g | 127% | |
| Total Sugars | 61.3 g | ||
| Protein | 65.6 g | 131% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.9 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 852 mg | 66% | |
| Iron | 22.0 mg | 122% | |
| Potassium | 3516 mg | 75% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
