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Ingredients
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2 large eggs
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1/4 cup heavy cream
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1 cup finely crushed pork rinds
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1 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
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1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
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4 cups cauliflower, cut into bite-sized pieces
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avocado oil cooking spray
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1/2 cup prepared remoulade sauce (optional)
Directions
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Preheat the air fryer to 370 degrees F (188 degrees C).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 | |
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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.