Description
Crispy cauliflower is a simple yet flavorful dish that delivers a satisfying crunch with every bite. It serves as a side, snack, or appetizer, featuring golden cauliflower florets coated in seasoned breading and baked or air-fried until perfectly crisp.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- Cooking spray or oil for baking
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it. For air fryer, preheat to 400°F.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, water, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until a smooth batter forms.
- Place the panko breadcrumbs in a separate shallow bowl.
- Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, allowing any excess to drip off, then coat thoroughly in the breadcrumbs. Place coated florets on the prepared baking sheet.
- Lightly spray the tops with cooking spray or drizzle with a little oil to help them crisp.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy. If using an air fryer, cook in batches for 15 to 18 minutes, shaking once during cooking.
- Serve hot, optionally with your favorite dipping sauce such as garlic aioli, ranch, or spicy mayo.
Notes
- Adjust spices to taste.
- For extra crunch, use additional panko breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking or Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg