Breaded Cauliflower [Baked + Air Fried]

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    50 mins

  • Servings

    2 - 4

  • Calories

    388 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    American

Breaded Cauliflower [Baked + Air Fried]

Make crispy Panko Breaded Cauliflower without deep-frying it! All you need are 5 ingredients and an oven or air fryer for this versatile, 100% plant-based appetizer, snack, or side!

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Ingredients

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  • ½ cup of all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup of plant-based milk
  • 1 tablespoon of garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 teaspoon of black pepper
  • 1 medium head of cauliflower, washed and thoroughly dried
  • 1 ½ cups of panko breadcrumbs
  • Spray oil
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Instructions

  1. Mix the flour, plant-based milk, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl until a thick consistency is achieved.
  2. Using your hands, break the cauliflower into bite-size florets and add them all into the bowl with the batter. Using a spatula mix to coat all of the florets with the batter. Set aside for the cauliflower to absorb some of the flavors of the batter.
  3. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. and line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
  4. Put 1 cup of panko in a small deep bowl. Give one more mix to the bowl with the cauliflower and batter. Grab 1 floret and place it in the middle of the bowl with the stem pointing up. With your fingers, sprinkle the panko over and around the cauliflower floret. Do not move the floret around or the batter will fall out. Grab the cauliflower floret by the stem and place it on the baking sheet. Repeat the process until all of the cauliflower florets are covered with panko.
  5. Once all the cauliflower florets are covered with panko and are on the baking sheet, thoroughly spray them with oil.
  6. Bake for 15 minutes, flip, and bake for another 15 minutes or until they are golden brown. If you see the smallest florets are perfectly golden, but some of the larger ones are not, remove the small ones and set them on a plate or they might burn.
  7. When all of the florets are golden brown, remove from the oven and serve hot.

Notes

  • I recommend using this panko for a good crunch. 
  • I recommend using
  • this panko
  • for a good crunch. 
  • Use even-sized florets: This ensures they’ll cook at the same rate.
  • For the best breading: Sprinkle and/or press the breadcrumbs into the battered cauliflower rather than tossing it around the bowl of crumbs; otherwise, the batter can come off, and it will become a mess.
  • Spray thoroughly with oil: This will achieve the crispiest panko cauliflower while still only containing a fraction of the fat used if frying.
  • Don’t overcrowd the tray/basket: Place the cauliflower in a single layer with space between to allow air to circulate for ultra-crispiness.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 388kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 74g (25%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 1663mg (69%) Potassium 1043mg (30%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 5IU (0%) Vitamin C 139mg (154%) Calcium 234mg (23%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2- 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories 388 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 388kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 74g 25%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 1663mg 69%
Potassium 1043mg 22%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 5IU 0%
Vitamin C 139mg 154%
Calcium 234mg 23%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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