Air Fryer Cauliflower Bites
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Air Fryer Cauliflower Bites
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Tossed in a perfectly seasoned panko mixture, these Air Fryer Cauliflower Bites are tender inside and have the most delicious crispy coating. Serve them as a healthy vegetable side dish or as a snack on super bowl Sunday!
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Ingredients
- 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into florets (about 1.5 to 2 pounds), rinsed and pat dried
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
- Cooking spray or olive oil spray
Buffalo Dipping sauce (optional)
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise 1 teaspoon blue cheese crumbles
- 2-3 tablespoons buffalo sauce (like Frank's red hot)
- Blue cheese crumbles (optional)
- Ranch dipping sauce (optional)
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Instructions
- Note: It's best to cut the cauliflower into even sized small florets. After rinsing, pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or with paper towels.
- Place the cauliflower florets in a large mixing bowl.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380º F (192º C).
- In a small bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy.
- Pour the whisked, frothy eggs over the cauliflower florets and toss to combine.
- Sprinkle in the spices and toss to distribute them evenly.
- Add the panko breadcrumbs and toss to coat.
- Lightly grease the air fryer basket with cooking spray and transfer the cauliflower, one by one in the air fryer basket on a single layer, leaving space between the florets so the hot air can circulate properly. Don’t overcrowd the basket. Work in batches if necessary.
- Cook the cauliflower until crisp tender with browned edges, about 14-18 minutes, tossing the florets by shaking the basket a couple of times throughout the cooking process. The exact cooking varies depending on the brand, size and type of air fryer as well as the size of the florets.
- Remove cauliflower from the basket and repeat the process with the remaining cauliflower. Serve with the buffalo dipping sauce or with your favorite dipping sauce.
Buffalo Dipping Sauce
- Combine the mayonnaise and the buffalo sauce in a small bowl. Serve, topped with blue cheese crumbles.
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Notes
- Pat Them Dry: After rinsing, pat the cauliflower dry with paper towels. Excess moisture prevents the cauliflower from crisping up.
- Evenly Sized Florets: Cut the florets into even pieces so they can cook evenly.
- For Crispy Results: Don’t overcrowd the basket.
- Cooking Spray: Use cooking spray to keep the cauliflower from sticking to the basket.
- Make it Vegan: Replace each egg with one tablespoon of flax seeds and three tablespoons of water. Use vegan mayonnaise to make the dipping sauce or use your favorite vegan sauce.
- Dip It: Serve these crunchy bites with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Storing: While these crispy air fryer cauliflower bites are best served hot, they can be stored in an airtight container for up for 3 days.
- The dipping sauce is not calculated in the nutrition facts as it is an optional serving suggestion.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
98kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
93mg
(31%)
Sodium
146mg
(6%)
Potassium
82mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
433IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
43mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 98 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 98kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 146mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 82mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 433IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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