Description

These baked cauliflower bites are a crispy, flavorful snack or appetizer that’s healthy, easy to make, and incredibly satisfying. Coated in a seasoned breadcrumb mixture and oven-roasted until golden brown, they’re perfect for dipping in your favorite sauces or serving as a tasty side dish.

Ingredients

Cauliflower Bites

1 medium head cauliflower (cut into bite-sized florets)
¾ cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup water
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
2 tablespoons olive oil or cooking spray

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Instructions

Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
Prepare batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, water, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth to create the coating batter.
Coat cauliflower: Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, allowing the excess to drip off completely, then thoroughly coat it in breadcrumbs for a crispy texture.
Arrange on baking sheet: Place the coated florets on the lined baking sheet in a single layer, ensuring they are not touching to allow even cooking.
Add oil for crispiness: Lightly drizzle the cauliflower bites with olive oil or spray them with cooking spray to enhance crispiness while baking.
Bake: Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping the bites halfway through the cooking time to ensure golden brown color and tenderness.
Serve: Remove from the oven and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauces such as ranch, buffalo, or spicy mayo.

Notes

For extra flavor, toss the baked bites in buffalo sauce after baking.
Make this recipe gluten-free by substituting gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs.
The bites reheat well in an air fryer or oven for a quick snack.