Crispy Baked Cauliflower Bites Recipe
These crispy baked cauliflower bites are an easy, delicious appetizer for parties or game day gatherings. They're also perfect for picky kids who aren't fans of vegetables.
Servings: 5
Calories: 162.5kcal
Equipment
- Sheet pan
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1 head of cauliflower
- 1 cup whole wheat flour (or substitute all purpose flour)
- 1 cup carbonated water, cold
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 420 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cut the cauliflower into bite sized pieces, then add them to a large mixing bowl along with the extra virgin olive oil.
- Use your hands to toss the cauliflower in the olive oil, ensuring that all the pieces are well coated with oil.
- Add the whole wheat flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika to a second mixing bowl, then use a whisk to mix well.
- Add the carbonated water to the bowl with the flour and spices, then mix again to combine.
- Transfer the cauliflower to the bowl with the batter, then mix to evenly coat the cauliflower pieces in the batter.
- Place the battered cauliflower pieces on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Be sure to leave a small space between the pieces of cauliflower so that they are not touching each other.
- Bake at 420 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes, then flip the cauliflower pieces before continuing to bake for an additional 20 minutes.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Store these crispy baked cauliflower bites in the fridge for up to three days, then reheat them in the oven before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 162.5kcal | Carbohydrates: 23.7g | Protein: 5.5g | Fat: 6.6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2g | Sodium: 362.8mg | Potassium: 442.3mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2.3g | Vitamin A: 100.7IU | Vitamin C: 55.5mg | Calcium: 84.5mg | Iron: 1.5mg