Crispy Air-Fried (or Roasted) Cauliflower Bites
Get ready to crunch into these irresistibly crispy cauliflower bites, perfectly seasoned and cooked to golden perfection! Whether you air-fry or roast them, each bite bursts with flavor, especially when dipped in a zesty sauce that elevates every mouthful. Perfect as a snack or a side, they’re sure to become your new favorite treat!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- Freshly chopped parsleyoptional
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 1 cup milk (or water) (240 ml)water
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (125 g)
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups Panko breadcrumbs (240-240 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(4)
- black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder (5 ml)
- salt
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (2.5 ml)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(3)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (120 ml)
- 1–2 tsp sriracha (5 ml)
- 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce (30 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) or oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
Whisk together the flour, milk, and spices in a medium bowl until a smooth, pancake-like batter forms.
- 3
Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, let the excess drip off, then roll it in the breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- 4
For air fryer: Place florets in a single layer (do not overcrowd) and spray lightly with oil. Cook for 15–18 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden and crisp.
- 5
For oven: Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway.
- 6
While the cauliflower cooks, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha in a small bowl.
- 7
Garnish the hot cauliflower with fresh parsley and serve immediately with the dipping sauce on the side.
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Crispy Air-Fried (or Roasted) Cauliflower Bites
Get ready to crunch into these irresistibly crispy cauliflower bites, perfectly seasoned and cooked to golden perfection! Whether you air-fry or roast them, each bite bursts with flavor, especially when dipped in a zesty sauce that elevates every mouthful. Perfect as a snack or a side, they’re sure to become your new favorite treat!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- Freshly chopped parsleyoptional
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 1 cup milk (or water) (240 ml)water
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (125 g)
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups Panko breadcrumbs (240-240 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(4)
- black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder (5 ml)
- salt
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (2.5 ml)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(3)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (120 ml)
- 1–2 tsp sriracha (5 ml)
- 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce (30 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) or oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
Whisk together the flour, milk, and spices in a medium bowl until a smooth, pancake-like batter forms.
- 3
Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, let the excess drip off, then roll it in the breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- 4
For air fryer: Place florets in a single layer (do not overcrowd) and spray lightly with oil. Cook for 15–18 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden and crisp.
- 5
For oven: Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway.
- 6
While the cauliflower cooks, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha in a small bowl.
- 7
Garnish the hot cauliflower with fresh parsley and serve immediately with the dipping sauce on the side.