Crispy Cauliflower Po' Boy Sandwich

Name: Crispy Cauliflower Po' Boy Sandwich
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1 1/2 tbsp Creole seasoning; zest of 1 lemon; 1 egg lightly beaten; heaping 2 cups small cauliflower florets; extra-virgin olive oil; 4 soft baguette pieces; lettuce; tomatoes; pickles; chives; lemon wedges; 1/2 cup mayonnaise for the remoulade; 1 tbsp mustard for the remoulade; 2 garlic cloves, minced for the remoulade; 1/2 tsp paprika for the remoulade; 1 tsp hot sauce for the remoulade

Crispy Creole-spiced cauliflower po' boy with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and smoky remoulade — gloriously, intentionally un-neat.

DifficultyMediumTotal time30 minServes4

Overview

Prep10 min

Cook20 min

Total30 min

Servings4

DifficultyMedium

Equipment

Oven
Baking sheet
Small bowl

Method

Heat the oven

Heat oven to 400°F.

Mix the coating

Mix panko, Creole seasoning, and lemon zest.

Bread the cauliflower

Dip cauliflower in egg, then coat thoroughly in the panko mixture.

Arrange

Arrange on a lined baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.

Bake

Bake about 20 minutes until crisp and golden.

Make the remoulade

Mix mayonnaise, mustard, garlic, paprika, and hot sauce.

Spread

Spread remoulade generously over the bread.

Build

Fill with lettuce, tomato, pickles, crispy cauliflower, and chives.

Serve

Finish with fresh lemon.

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Tips

NoteKeep the cauliflower pieces fairly small—about one inch. Big florets are harder to make crisp and even harder to keep inside the sandwich.

NoteToast the cut sides of the baguette before building — it keeps the bread from going soggy.

NoteThe remoulade improves after 30 minutes in the fridge, so mix it first.

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Nutrition

NoteNutrition varies by ingredient brands and serving size.

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Storage

RefrigeratorBest eaten immediately; store components separately up to 2 days and re-crisp the cauliflower in a hot oven.

Frequently asked

Can I air-fry the cauliflower?+

Yes — 400°F for about 12–15 minutes, shaking halfway, gets it even crispier.

Make-ahead plan?+

Mix the remoulade and prep toppings up to a day ahead; bake and assemble just before eating.

Egg-free breading?+

Brush the florets with aquafaba or thin flour paste before the panko — it clings nearly as well.

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