Description
Crispy, cheesy Parmesan Cauliflower Bites roasted to golden perfection. This easy, low-carb snack or side dish is packed with flavor and ready in just 30 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cauliflower florets (washed and thoroughly dried)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- ½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Oven Method:
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Place cauliflower florets in a large bowl and toss with melted butter until evenly coated.
- In a separate bowl, mix Parmesan cheese, paprika, and black pepper.
- Sprinkle seasoning mixture over cauliflower and toss gently to coat.
- Arrange florets in a single layer on a greased baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until edges are golden and crispy.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Air Fryer Method:
- Preheat air fryer to 390°F for 3 minutes.
- Lightly spray crisper plate with olive oil.
- Arrange cauliflower in a single layer and lightly spray tops.
- Cook for about 20 minutes or until crispy and tender.
- Optional: flip halfway through for even browning.
Notes
- Dry cauliflower thoroughly to achieve maximum crispiness.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for better flavor and texture.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent steaming.
- Add garlic powder or cayenne for extra flavor variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking / Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg