Description
Crispy, golden baked cauliflower bites bring Mediterranean flavors to your table with irresistible charm. Herb-seasoned and perfectly roasted, these little morsels offer a delightful crunch you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
Cheese and Seasoning:
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Cooking and Serving Additions:
- Olive oil spray
Optional Serving Sauces:
- Ranch dressing
- Blue cheese dressing
- Buffalo sauce
- Marinara sauce
- Spicy mayonnaise
Instructions
- Prepare the workspace by heating the oven to a high temperature of 425F (220C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly greased foil for optimal browning and easy cleanup.
- Create two separate preparation stations: whisk eggs in one bowl until smooth, and combine breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in another bowl to develop a robust coating mixture.
- Transform each cauliflower floret into a crispy morsel by thoroughly dipping it into the whisked eggs, ensuring complete coverage, then carefully roll in the seasoned breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to help the coating adhere securely.
- Strategically arrange the coated cauliflower pieces on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining space between each piece to promote even crisping. Lightly mist with olive oil to enhance golden browning and provide additional flavor.
- Roast the cauliflower in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, rotating the baking sheet midway through cooking to guarantee uniform crunchiness and a beautiful golden-brown exterior.
- Once achieving a perfect crisp texture and appetizing color, remove from the oven and let rest briefly before serving with a complementary dipping sauce or tossing in buffalo sauce for a zesty kick.
Notes
- Ensure cauliflower florets are uniform in size for even cooking and consistent crispiness.
- Pat cauliflower completely dry before coating to help breadcrumbs adhere better and create crunchier texture.
- Experiment with gluten-free breadcrumbs or almond flour for a low-carb, celiac-friendly version.
- Swap dairy Parmesan for nutritional yeast to make the recipe fully vegan and add a cheesy flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg