Description
These Crispy Baked Cauliflower Bites are a delicious and healthy appetizer or snack option. They are easy to make, flavorful, and perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Cauliflower Bites:
- 1 medium head cauliflower (cut into bite-sized florets)
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
For Baking:
- olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, water, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth. Coat the cauliflower florets in the batter.
- Coat in breadcrumbs: Place panko breadcrumbs in a separate bowl. Dip each battered floret into the breadcrumbs, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Bake: Arrange the coated florets on the baking sheet, spray with olive oil, and bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Serve: Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, toss the baked bites in buffalo sauce or barbecue sauce after baking.
- To make them gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend and gluten-free panko.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
