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The Gen-Z today might get excited about the air fryer Cauliflower bites as a new addition to their “slimming diets”. But guyz! Let me tell you that this meal is as old as the 19th century. Cauliflower bites, popularly known as “chou fleur frit” were a popular side dish in Middle Eastern, South Asian, and European Cuisines.
So yes! You might call it a classic recipe, but since air fryers are trending and doin’-the-job, why not make these crisp, crunchy, and mouth-watering bites in an air fryer?
Ingredients For Air Fryer cauliflower bites
You will need
- Cauliflower
- Soy sauce
- Eggs
- Bread crumbs
- Herbs and spices
- Salt and pepper
Ingredient Notes and Variations
Cauliflower: use the fresh and white cauliflower and cut it into florets. To make this classic recipe a more unique one, try switching the cauliflower with broccoli. It is a great way to feed your kids the greens.
Soy sauce: soy sauce lends a nice bold flavor to this delicious appetizer. You can use dark soy sauce, or use Worcestershire sauce for a different flavor note.
Eggs: eggs make the cauliflower florets crisp and golden. If you want to make a vegan version, try using the cornflour slurry. This also makes the cauliflower florets crisp.
Breadcrumbs: breadcrumbs make the crisp golden exterior of these bites. Use gluten-free bread crumbs if you are allergic to gluten.
Herbs and spices: when it comes to the flavors, you can choose any herbs and spices to flavor up these bites. I mostly use garlic powder, onion powder, paprika powder, turmeric, and ginger powder. Feel free to add Italian herbs for a different flavor profile.
Salt and pepper: Use salt and pepper as per your choice.
How to Make Cauliflower Bites in Air Fryer?
Step one: preparing the cauliflower
Wash the cauliflower thoroughly and cut it into small florets. Cut all the stems.
Take a small mixing bowl and whisk an egg into it.
Add soy sauce or any other sauce of your choice. Whisk the mixture well.
Take another bowl and add bread crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, ginger powder, turmeric powder, paprika powder, and any other spices you want to add. Mix all of them.
Dip the cauliflower florets in the egg mixture. Shake off the excess egg.
Coat the egg-coated florets in the breadcrumbs mixture. Shake off the excess breadcrumbs.
Step two: Air frying the cauliflower bites
Preheat the Airfryer to 380F.
Line the basket of the air fryer with parchment paper.
Place the coated cauliflower bites in the basket but be careful not to overload the basket. Make sure that the bites are not overlapping each other.
Allow them to air fry for at least 18 minutes. This will make them nicely crisp and golden.
After half the cooking time, check and flip the cauliflower bites so that they are evenly cooked from both sides.
When they are cooked, remove from the air fryer basket and serve on the serving platter.
Season with salt and black pepper.
You can serve these air fryer Cauliflower bites with tahini or hummus sauce for a classic cooking experience.
Air Fryer Cauliflower Bites
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower cut into bite-sized florets
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- Herbs and spices such as garlic powder, paprika, or Italian seasoning, to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce and beaten eggs.
- In another flour, mix bread crumbs with all the herbs and spices.
- Dip each cauliflower floret into the egg mixture, ensuring it’s well coated.
- Roll the coated floret in bread crumbs until fully covered.
- Place the breaded cauliflower into the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they’re not touching each other.
- Air fry for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the cauliflower is golden brown and crispy, shaking the basket halfway through cooking.
- Once done, season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot as a delicious appetizer or snack. Enjoy!
