Beer-Battered Cauliflower Wraps: Crispy, Bold, and Wrapped With Golden Beer Crunch

These Beer-Battered Cauliflower Wraps are crunchy on the outside, tender inside, and drenched in beer-battered glory — wrapped up with spicy sauce, tangy slaw, and plenty of attitude.

It’s the plant-based answer to pub food cravings: fried, piled, and made to pair with a cold pint. You won’t miss the meat — the crunch alone makes the case.

Ingredients (Makes 4–6 wraps)

For the Beer-Battered Cauliflower

• 1 head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
• ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup cornstarch
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp smoked paprika or chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• ¾ to 1 cup cold beer (pale ale, wheat beer, or blonde ale — nothing too bitter)
• Oil for frying (vegetable, canola, or peanut)

For Assembly

• 4–6 large wraps, tortillas, or flatbreads
• Spicy slaw (jalapeño, carrot, red cabbage, lime juice)
• Pickled onions or sliced radish
• Garlic aioli, chipotle mayo, or beer mustard
• Optional: avocado, fresh herbs, or hot honey drizzle

Instructions

Make the Beer Batter

• In a bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, baking powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
• Slowly whisk in beer until smooth and thick, like pancake batter. Keep cold until ready to use.

Fry the Cauliflower

• Heat oil in a deep pan or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
• Dip florets in batter, let excess drip off, and fry in batches for 3–4 minutes until golden and crisp.
• Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt while hot.

Build the Wraps

• Warm wraps until soft and pliable.
• Spread with sauce of choice.
• Layer slaw, crispy cauliflower, and pickles or toppings.
• Wrap tight and serve hot — or press briefly on a grill for extra crispness.

Serving Suggestions

Serve With

• Garlic-lime sweet potato fries
• Chilled cucumber salad or grilled corn
• Crispy chickpeas or beer-battered pickles on the side

Sauce Variations

• IPA ranch or dill yogurt
• Smoked beer aioli
• Sweet chili beer glaze or mango-habanero hot sauce

Beer Pairing

In the Batter

• Wheat beer for body and mellow citrus
• Pale ale or cream ale for clean bitterness
• Blonde ale for smooth neutrality
• Avoid IPAs or sours — bitterness can dominate the batter

In Your Glass

• Same beer used in the batter
• Hefeweizen or witbier for brightness
• Session IPA for hop contrast
• Pilsner or Kölsch for a clean, crisp sip

Final Thoughts

Beer-Battered Cauliflower Wraps are crispy, bold, and proof that plant-based doesn’t mean flavor-free. They’re perfect for game day spreads, bar-style dinners, or lunch wraps that feel like a cheat day — without being one.

Wrap, dip, bite, repeat — and always pour cold. Cheers to fried florets, tangy slaw, and beer in your batter and wrap! 🌯🍺🔥

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