Crispy Parmesan Cauliflower Bites will be the hit of your party or dinner table! They're low-carb, keto-friendly, gluten-free and melt in your mouth delicious!
3cupscauliflower floretswashed and thoroughly dried; about 1 small head of cauliflower
2Tablespoonsbuttermelted
½cupParmesan cheesefinely grated
1teaspoonpaprika
¼teaspoonblack 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 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. You can gently turn the pieces over with a rubber-tipped spatula halfway through, but I don't need to do this.
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Notes
You'll find more expert tips and pictures above!NOTE: Large, sealable, plastic freezer bags can used instead of a bowl.Re-heating and Make-Ahead TipsReheating: 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. We do not recommend using a microwave to reheat because they will be soggy.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.Web story: https://www.dinner-mom.com/web-stories/parmesan-cauliflower-bites-story/