---
title: Cantina-Style Fried Cauliflower Tacos
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/cantina-style-fried-cauliflower-tacos-697244463e6cbca4cb3526c0
servings: 2
prep_time: 15 minutes
cook_time: 10 minutes
time_required: 25 minutes
difficulty: Medium
allergens:
  - Milk
  - Eggs
  - Wheat
  - Soy
tags:
  - Veggie
  - Easy Prep
  - Tex-Mex
  - Crispy
  - Vegetarian
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 343
source_chef: Avram Salzmann
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Crispy cauliflower with a perfect Tex-Mex spice blend
  - theme: Texture
    text: Golden-fried florets paired with creamy slaw and tangy pickled onions
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/cantina-style-fried-cauliflower-tacos.avif"
---
Wash and dry all produce.

In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine thinly sliced @red onion{1%unit}, ¼ tsp @sugar{}, a squeeze of @lime{1%unit} juice, and a pinch of @salt{1%tsp}. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave for ~{30%seconds}. Set aside to pickle until ready to serve.

In a medium bowl, whisk together @tempura batter mix{⅓%cup}, @southwest spice blend{1%tsp}, ⅓ cup water, and a pinch of @black pepper{1%tsp} and salt. If needed, add more water 1 tsp at a time until the mixture reaches a pancake-batter-like consistency.

Heat a ⅓-inch layer of @cooking oil{½%cup} in a large, heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot enough that a drop of batter sizzles, use a slotted spoon to add the coated @cauliflower florets{1%head}. Do not overcrowd the pan; work in batches.

Fry until golden and crispy, about ~{3%minutes} per batch. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and season immediately with salt.

Warm the @flour tortillas{4%unit} in a dry skillet or microwave. Assemble tacos with @shredded red cabbage{1%cup}, pickled onion, @guacamole{½%cup}, and drizzle with @smoky red pepper crema{3%tbsp} and @mayonnaise{2%tbsp}. Serve immediately.