These crispy baked cauliflower bites are golden, crunchy on the outside, and tender on the inside. Packed with flavor and served with a creamy dipping sauce, they’re the perfect healthy snack or appetizer!
📝 Ingredients
For the Cauliflower:
1 medium cauliflower (cut into florets)
2 eggs
½ cup milk
1 cup breadcrumbs (or panko for extra crunch)
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Dipping Sauce:
½ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 teaspoon mustard
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Cauliflower
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Wash and cut cauliflower into bite-sized florets.
Step 2: Make the Coating
In a bowl, whisk eggs and milk. In another bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Step 3: Coat the Cauliflower
Dip each floret into the egg mixture, then coat in the breadcrumb mixture.
Place on a lined baking tray and drizzle lightly with olive oil.
Step 4: Bake
Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and crispy, turning halfway through.
Step 5: Prepare the Sauce
Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Step 6: Serve
Serve hot with the dipping sauce and garnish with parsley.
