Air Fryer Cauliflower Bites

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These crispy cauliflower bites, cooked in the air fryer, make a great appetizer or side dish. We like them dipped in remoulade sauce.

By Brenda Venable

Published on April 27, 2023

overhead view of plate of crisp, golden fried cauliflower nuggets with small bowl of sauce

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

4 servings

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Ingredients

2 large eggs
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup finely crushed pork rinds
1 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
4 cups cauliflower, cut into bite-sized pieces
avocado oil cooking spray
1/2 cup prepared remoulade sauce (optional)

Directions

Preheat the air fryer to 370 degrees F (188 degrees C).
Whisk eggs, cream, onion powder, salt, and black pepper together in a medium bowl. Stir crushed pork rinds, Parmesan cheese, smoked paprika, cayenne, and salt together in a large bowl.
Coat cauliflower pieces with the egg mixture, and then toss with the crumb mixture. Place coated cauliflower pieces in a single layer on a parchment lined plate, and spray with oil.
Place cauliflower pieces, sprayed side down, in a single layer in the preheated air fryer. Spray again with oil. You may need to fry cauliflower in batches.
Air fry for 7 minutes, turn carefully, and continue to air fry until tender and golden, about 3 minutes more. Serve hot, with remoulade sauce for dipping.

Cook's Notes:

This recipe was developed for a 5.3 quart basket-style air fryer, and two batches were required. Different models and capacities may yield different results.

If you want to make your own sauce, you may find a remoulade recipe on the site.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

245	Calories
16g	Fat
7g	Carbs
18g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 245
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g	21%
Saturated Fat 9g	43%
Cholesterol 132mg	44%
Sodium 940mg	41%
Total Carbohydrate 7g	3%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 18g	37%
Vitamin C 55mg	61%
Calcium 300mg	23%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 274mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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