Description
Golden-brown florets of cauliflower coated in Panko crumbs and spices, air-fried for the perfect crunch. A delightful dish that transforms humble cauliflower into an irresistible delicacy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 tbsp milk or water
- 1.5 cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Sriracha or sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Whisk together flour, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Beat the eggs with milk or water in a second bowl.
- Mix Panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese in a third bowl.
- Dip each cauliflower floret into the seasoned flour, then into the egg mixture, and finally, roll in the Panko mixture.
- Arrange the florets in the air fryer basket in a single layer and spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Air fry for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Combine mayonnaise, Sriracha, honey, and lime juice in a bowl for the Bang Bang sauce.
- Serve your cauliflower hot, drizzled with the Bang Bang sauce and garnished with fresh parsley or green onions.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prep the cauliflower ahead of time and store in the refrigerator until ready to cook. Can also bake instead of air fry at 425°F (220°C).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cauliflower, air-fried, crispy, vegetarian, snack