Crispy Cauliflower Bites
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min
Serves: 4
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Craving something crunchy without the deep fryer? These golden cauliflower bites deliver all the satisfying crackle with a fraction of the guilt. Florets get dunked in a garlicky, paprika-spiked batter, rolled in breadcrumbs, and baked until crisp on the outside and tender within. Serve them plain with a dip or toss them in buffalo sauce for a game-day snack that even the veggie-skeptics will reach for.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 Medium Cauliflower
- 1/2 Cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 Cup Water
- 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 Tsp Paprika Powder
- 1/2 Tsp Salt
- 1/4 Tsp Black Pepper
- 1 Cup Bread Crumbs (or Panko)
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
Directions
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, water, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Cut cauliflower into bite-sized florets
- Coat the cauliflower floret into the batter.
- Roll in breadcrumbs until evenly coated.
- Arrange florets on the baking sheet.
- Lightly spray with olive oil if desired.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and crispy.
Serve. Enjoy plain or with your favorite dipping sauce.
Optional Buffalo Version
- Toss the baked cauliflower bites with:
- 1/3 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- Return to the oven for 5–7 minutes.
Nutrition
Per serving · 4 servingsCalories
180
Fat
6 g
Saturated fat
1 g
Carbohydrates
27 g
Sugar
1 g
Fiber
4 g
Protein
5 g
Sodium
300 mg
Cholesterol
0 mg
Estimated values for general guidance only — not medical or dietary advice.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 Medium Cauliflower
- 1/2 Cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 Cup Water
- 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 Tsp Paprika Powder
- 1/2 Tsp Salt
- 1/4 Tsp Black Pepper
- 1 Cup Bread Crumbs (or Panko)
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
