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Crispy Keto Air Fryer Cauliflower Bites

Cooking times will vary depending on how big you cut the cauliflower florets and on your specific air fryer. Start on the lowest suggested time, then add more time if needed to your personal liking. One egg should be enough if you stir and soak the cauliflower in the egg at the bottom of the bowl. But if you feel like you need more, then use 2 large eggs.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 121kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound (227 g) fresh cauliflower
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt , or to taste
  • black pepper , preferably fresh ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) garlic powder
  • Optional Seasonings: Lemon pepper seasoning, paprika, cajun spices, Montreal steak seasoning, etc
  • 1 egg , beaten
  • 1/2 cup (54 g) crushed pork rinds (or almond flour)
  • 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) grated parmesan cheese
  • Optional Dips: hot sauce, ranch, bbq sauce, etc.

Equipment

Instructions 

  • Cut cauliflower into bite sized florets.
    cutting cauliflower
  • Pre-heat air fryer at 360°F/182°C for about 5 minutes.
    Touching the Air Fryer panel
  • Toss the cauliflower florets with the seasonings (salt, pepper, and garlic powder and/or any other optional seasoning you prefer). Add beaten egg and stir to coat the cauliflower.
    seasoning and adding egg
  • Combine the crushed pork rinds (or almond flour) and parmesan cheese in a bowl.
    adding parmesan cheese and crushed pork rinds
  • Dip cauliflower florets in the coating mix and gently shake off excess coating.
    dredging into pork rinds
  • Spray all sides of the coated cauliflower with oil spray. Dry coating might fly around in air fryer and burn, so make sure to coat any dry spots.
    spraying coated cauliflower
  • Spray air fryer basket/tray with oil (or line with a perforated silicone mat or parchment paper) and place cauliflower in a single layer in the basket/tray.
    raw cauliflower in basket
  • Air Fry at 360°F/182°C for 8 minutes. Gently flip and spray any dry spots with oil spray.
    flipping cauliflower bites
  • Air Fry at 360°F/182°C for additional 3-5 minutes or until they are crispy golden brown OR to your preferred texture. Serve warm with your favorite dip.
    cooked crispy cauliflower
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Vegetables
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 863mg | Potassium: 388mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 166IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 1mg