These Super Crunchy Cauliflower Bites are a fantastic keto-friendly snack or appetizer that delivers on both flavor and texture. With a crispy almond flour coating and tender cauliflower inside, they’re sure to satisfy your craving for something crunchy while keeping you on track with your low-carb lifestyle.
To start, you’ll cut a medium head of cauliflower into bite-sized florets, ensuring they’re all roughly the same size for even cooking. Then, in a medium bowl, you’ll combine almond flour with a blend of spices including paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. This mixture adds not only flavor but also helps create that satisfying crunch you’re craving.
Each cauliflower floret gets dipped into beaten eggs, allowing the excess to drip off before being rolled in the seasoned almond flour mixture. Press gently to ensure the coating sticks well to the florets. Once coated, arrange them on a lined baking sheet and pop them in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 20-25 minutes, flipping them halfway through to ensure they’re evenly crispy.
While the cauliflower bites are baking, heat up cooking oil in a deep skillet or pot. Once the bites are done baking and have achieved a golden brown crispiness, you have the option to take them to the next level of crunchiness by briefly frying them in the hot oil. Just a minute or two in the hot oil will give them that extra crispiness that takes them from delicious to irresistible.
Once they’re golden brown and extra crispy, remove them from the oil and let them drain on a paper towel-lined plate to remove any excess oil. Serve them up warm with your favorite dipping sauce for a satisfying and flavorful snack that’s perfect for any occasion.
With their crunchy exterior and tender interior, these Super Crunchy Cauliflower Bites are sure to become a favorite in your keto recipe rotation. Plus, with each bite coming in at just around 2 grams of net carbs, you can indulge in this delicious snack guilt-free while staying true to your dietary goals.
Ingredients:
- 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Cooking oil (such as avocado or coconut oil) for frying
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Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the almond flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create the coating mixture.
- Dip each cauliflower floret into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off.
- Roll the egg-coated cauliflower in the almond flour mixture, pressing gently to ensure the coating sticks. Place the coated floret on the prepared baking sheet.
- Repeat the process for all the cauliflower florets.
- Once all the florets are coated and on the baking sheet, place them in the preheated oven.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until the cauliflower bites are golden brown and crispy, turning them over halfway through baking for even crispiness.
- While the cauliflower bites are baking, heat cooking oil in a deep skillet or pot to about 350°F (175°C).
- Once the cauliflower bites are baked and crispy, you can achieve extra crunchiness by briefly frying them in hot oil. Carefully place a few baked cauliflower bites in the hot oil and fry for about 1-2 minutes until they turn extra crispy and golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Repeat the frying process for the remaining cauliflower bites.
- Serve the Keto Super Crunchy Cauliflower Bites warm, with your preferred dipping sauce.
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Nutritional Information (per serving, recipe makes about 4 servings):
Please note that these values are approximate and can vary based on specific brands and quantities of ingredients used.
- Calories: ~250 kcal
- Total Carbohydrates: ~9g
- Dietary Fiber: ~4g
- Net Carbs: ~5g
- Protein: ~10g
- Fat: ~19g
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Again, keep in mind that nutritional values can vary, so it’s important to adjust for your specific ingredients and portion sizes.
