Crispy Baked Cauliflower Bites
Deliciously crispy baked cauliflower bites, perfect for gatherings or as a snack.
Ingredients
Cauliflower Preparation
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
Batter Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup milk or plant-based milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Coating Ingredients
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
Sauce Ingredients
- 1/2 cup hot sauce (like Frank's RedHot)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or olive oil
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, making sure to coat it well.
- Roll the battered florets in breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Place the coated cauliflower on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Baking
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden and crispy.
- In a bowl, mix the hot sauce with melted butter.
- Remove the cauliflower from the oven and toss them in the hot sauce mixture.
- Return to the oven for another 10 minutes.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
This dish is quite forgiving; irregular pieces add to their charm. Leftover cauliflower bites can be reheated in an oven or air fryer. Feel free to substitute ingredients based on what you have available.