Parmesan Cauliflower Bites
These Parmesan Cauliflower Bites are crispy, cheesy, and absolutely addictive!
Ingredients
The Foundation:
- 1 large head cauliflower about 2 lbs, cut into florets
- 2 large eggs or 6 tbsp aquafaba for vegan option
- 3 tbsp olive oil plus extra for drizzling
The Crispy Coating:
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs gluten-free if needed
- ½ cup all-purpose flour or GF substitute
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper optional for heat
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Prepare the cauliflower by washing, drying, and cutting it into even-sized florets.
3️⃣ Set up a coating station:
- Bowl 1: Mix flour, salt, and pepper.
- Bowl 2: Whisk eggs with 1 tbsp olive oil.
- Bowl 3: Combine Parmesan, panko, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, and cayenne.
4️⃣ Coat the florets:
- Dredge in the flour mixture, then dip in eggs, and finally coat in Parmesan-panko mix.
5️⃣ Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
6️⃣ Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy! 😋
Notes
- Buffalo Version: Toss in buffalo sauce & bake for 5 extra minutes.
- Mexican Style: Swap Italian seasoning for cumin & chili powder. Serve with guacamole.
- Truffle Twist: Drizzle with truffle oil before serving.
- Make it Vegan: Use aquafaba instead of eggs & nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 10gFat: 12g
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