Description
Air fryer cauliflower bites have a crispy breaded coating outside, yet tender and light inside. They are bite-sized, flavorful, easy to make, and healthy.
Ingredients
- 3 cups small cauliflower florets
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- cooking oil spray
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl or Ziploc bag, add cauliflower, oil, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well until evenly coated.
- Use a fork or whisk to beat the eggs in a small bowl. Place the panko breadcrumbs in another small bowl. Dip the cauliflower florets in the egg and then coat it with the breadcrumb mixture. You can gently press crumbs into the cauliflower to adhere as much as possible.
- Transfer the breaded cauliflower to the air fryer basket and evenly spray with cooking oil spray.
- Cook at 375F for 15 minutes until tender and the crust turns golden brown. Serve with ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce, if desired.
Notes
How to store: Before storing these air fryer cauliflower bites, make sure they cool completely. Warm bites will create condensation in the fridge, and that condensation will make your cauliflower bites soggy. Once cooled, store air fryer cauliflower nuggets in the fridge inside an airtight container for up to 3-5 days.
How to reheat: To reheat cold air fryer cauliflower bites, use your air fryer! Heat them for 2-4 minutes at 375F until warm and crispy.
How to serve: Air fryer cauliflower bites make a perfect snack on their own (and if you eat enough, you can just call it lunch!). I recommend serving with your favorite sauces, including: ketchup, barbecue, siracha aioli, or buffalo sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 miuntes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American