Description
These Parmesan Cauliflower Bites are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack that only requires 5 simple ingredients. They are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with cheesy flavor.
Ingredients
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Cauliflower Bites:
- 3 cups cauliflower florets, washed and thoroughly dried; about 1 small head of cauliflower
- 2 Tablespoons butter, melted
Seasoning:
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees °F. Toss cauliflower florets with melted butter in a large bowl. Check for pieces that are not coated with butter and toss again or use a silicone pastry brush to fill in those spots.
- Combine Parmesan cheese, paprika, and pepper and sprinkle over the butter-coated cauliflower florets that are still in the large bowl. Cover with a tight-fitting lid. Gently toss to coat.
- Arrange cauliflower in a single layer on a baking sheet sprayed to prevent sticking. Bake for 20 minutes or until edges begin to crisp. Enjoy hot from the oven!
- Air Fryer Instructions: Preheat air fryer to 390 °F for 3 minutes. Spray the crisper plate with olive oil and place cauliflower in a single layer. Lightly spray the florets with olive oil to promote crispiness. Cook for about 20 minutes or until desired tenderness.
Notes
- You’ll find more expert tips and pictures above!
- Large, sealable, plastic freezer bags can be used instead of a bowl.
- Reheating and Make-Ahead Tips:
- Reheating: Cauliflower Bites are best eaten fresh but can be crisped up again in an air fryer or oven at 350 °F for about 5-10 minutes or until hot. Avoid using a microwave for reheating to prevent sogginess.
- Make-Ahead Tips: Prepare cauliflower and breading 2-3 days in advance and then bread just before baking. The florets may also be breaded a day ahead of time and stored in an air-tight container until ready to cook.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
