Crispy Air-Fried (or Roasted) Cauliflower Bites
Crispy Air-Fried (or Roasted) Cauliflower Bites
Ingredients
For the Cauliflower Bites
- 1 cauliflower, medium head, cut into bite-sized florets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk, or water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- as needed salt
- as needed black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups Panko breadcrumbs, for maximum crunch
- as needed cooking oil spray
For the Dipping Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 2 teaspoons sriracha, for a "Bang Bang" style
For Garnish
- as needed fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) or your oven to 425°F (220°C).
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, milk (or water), garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until a smooth, pancake-like batter forms.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, allowing any excess to drip off. Then, roll it in the Panko breadcrumbs until it is fully coated.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
If using an air fryer: Place the coated florets in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd. Lightly spray the florets with cooking oil. Cook for 15-18 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until they are golden and crisp.
⏱️ 18 min•🌡️ 400
- 5
If using an oven: Arrange the coated florets on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until golden and crisp.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 425
- 6
While the cauliflower cooks, prepare the dipping sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Garnish the hot cauliflower bites with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately with the dipping sauce on the side.
⏱️ 2 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Crispy Air-Fried (or Roasted) Cauliflower Bites
For the Cauliflower Bites
- 1 cauliflower, medium head, cut into bite-sized florets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk, or water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- as needed salt
- as needed black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups Panko breadcrumbs, for maximum crunch
- as needed cooking oil spray
For the Dipping Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 2 teaspoons sriracha, for a "Bang Bang" style
For Garnish
- as needed fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) or your oven to 425°F (220°C).
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, milk (or water), garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until a smooth, pancake-like batter forms.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, allowing any excess to drip off. Then, roll it in the Panko breadcrumbs until it is fully coated.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
If using an air fryer: Place the coated florets in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd. Lightly spray the florets with cooking oil. Cook for 15-18 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until they are golden and crisp.
⏱️ 18 min•🌡️ 400 - 5
If using an oven: Arrange the coated florets on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until golden and crisp.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 425 - 6
While the cauliflower cooks, prepare the dipping sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Garnish the hot cauliflower bites with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately with the dipping sauce on the side.
⏱️ 2 min