Why is my cauliflower not crispy?

If it's not crispy, my best guess would be that you didn't spray the pieces with enough oil. You may think with an air fryer that you don't need a lot of oil, and while it is A LOT less than deep frying, the breading still needs a good amount in the air fryer so it gets golden brown and not just dry.

Is this crispy cauliflower good for you?

I would say yes, because you're getting a veggie in, and there's a lot less oil needed because they're made in the air fryer.

Can I make this recipe vegan?

Yes, just exchange the parmesan cheese with vegan parmesan.

What kind of air fryer should I use?

Any basket style air fryer will work. I use a Cosori 5.8 .

Epic Crispy Cauliflower Bites: Gluten Free & Quick

Epic Crispy Cauliflower Bites

crispy cauliflower bites on a tan plate with an avocado dipping sauce in a bowl.

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5 from 2 reviews

These crispy cauliflower bites are completely irresistible. Golden brown, gluten free, and so so crunchy. This easy recipe makes a perfect appetizer, side dish, or healthy snack.

Author: Nicole Radcliffe
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Appetizer
Method: Air Fryer
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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1 Large head of cauliflower (about 4 cups)
1/4 cup Tapioca starch
3 Tablespoons Cold water
3 Tablespoons Gluten free Panko breadcrumbs
3 Tablespoons Grated parmesan cheese
1 Tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon Salt

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Instructions

On a cutting board, cut the cauliflower head into small florets (about 1 inch) with a sharp knife
Next, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set up your breading station
In a small bowl, whisk together tapioca starch and water. Set that aside, and in another small bowl combine the panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and Cajun seasoning
Dip the cauliflower florets one at a time into the tapioca/water mixture, then coat in the panko blend, (make sure they're fully coated), and finally, place each piece on prepared baking sheet
Repeat the breading process with the remaining florets
Once all the pieces are coated, place half of the pieces in a single layer in your air fryer basket. Spray them generously with olive oil spray and cook at 400 degrees f for 8-10 minutes. They should look golden brown and feel crispy when touched.
Use tongs or a flat rubber spatula to remove the first batch, and repeat the cooking process with the other half of cauliflower
Once all the bites are cooked, serve with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!

Notes

Cut the cauliflower into equal size pieces
Make sure the pieces of cauliflower are fully coated in the tapioca mixture so the panko crumbs stick
When in the air fryer, liberally spray each bite with cooking spray so that they get super crispy
Air fry until they turn golden brown and feel crunchy when touched
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days
Reheat in the air fryer at 380 F for 3-4 minutes

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