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Air Fryer Crispy Breaded 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: 190kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound (227 g) fresh cauliflower , cut into bite sized florets (about 2 cups)
  • 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) bread crumbs (regular or Japanese panko)
  • 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) grated parmesan cheese
  • Optional Dips: hot sauce, ranch, bbq sauce, etc.

Equipment

Instructions 

  • Pre-heat air fryer at 360°F/182°C for about 5 minutes.
    Touching the Air Fryer panel
  • In a bowl, combine the cauliflower florets, salt, pepper, and garlic powder (and any other optional seasoning you prefer). Gently toss to evenly coat the cauliflower. Add beaten egg and stir to coat the cauliflower.
    Pouring beaten egg over seasoned cauliflower florets
  • In another bowl combine the bread crumbs and parmesan cheese Dip cauliflower florets in the bread crumb mix and gently shake off excess coating.
    Dipping the egg coated cauliflower in bread crumbs and parmesan
  • Spray all sides of the breaded cauliflower with oil spray. Dry breading might fly around in air fryer and burn, so make sure to coat any dry spots.
    Spraying the coated cauliflower with oil spray
  • 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.
    Cauliflower in a single layer in air fryer basket
  • Air Fry at 360°F/182°C for 5-8 minutes. Gently flip and spray any dry spots with oil spray.
    Breaded cauliflower half air fried
  • 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.
    Crispy breaded cauliflower in the air fryer
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Vegetables
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 932mg | Potassium: 441mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 162IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 2mg