Air Fryer Cauliflower Bites
Who knew cauliflower could transform into such a crispy and crave-worthy dish? Air Fryer Cauliflower Bites deliver bold flavor and a breaded crunch with a delicious roasted texture. You won’t be able to resist these tasty bites served with creamy sriracha-ranch for dipping!
Servings 4
Calories 258kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 medium head cauliflower cut into bite-sized florets
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- avocado oil spray
Sriracha Ranch Dip
- ½ cup ranch dressing bottled or homemade
- 1 –2 tablespoons sriracha adjust to taste
- Juice of ½ a lemon optional, for brightness
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 380 ℉
- In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs, and in another bowl, mix panko, lemon pepper, garlic powder, and salt
- Dip cauliflower florets into egg, then dredge in panko mixture until well coated
- Place florets in a single layer in the air fryer basket, and lightly spray with avocado oil spray
- Air-fry for 12-15 minutes until golden and crispy
- Stir ranch dressing, sriracha, and lemon juice together to make a dipping sauce
- Serve cauliflower bites hot with sriracha ranch on the side
Notes
- Store leftover cauliflower bites in the fridge for 2-3 days in an airtight container (skip the freezer since the breading will become soggy).
- Reheat in the air fryer at 350 ℉ for 3-4 minutes to crisp again.
- Cut the cauliflower into evenly sized florets so they cook at the same rate.
- Don’t overcrowd the basket, and cook in batches if needed.
- To get the crispiest bites, dry or blot the florets before cooking.
- Lightly spray the florets with oil for better browning.
- Shake the basket halfway through air frying if needed.
- Serve immediately! Cauliflower bites are at their crispiest when hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 752mg | Potassium: 520mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 133IU | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 2mg