Crispy Low Carb Keto Cauliflower Bites

Crispy Low Carb Keto Cauliflower Bites

Recipe by GenevaWatsonCourse: Appetizers, Sides, SnacksCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Medium
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

25

minutes
Cooking time

10

minutes
Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. cauliflower, cut into bite sized pieces (about 1/2 large cauliflower head)

  • Cooking oil for frying

  • For Egg Wash
  • 2 large eggs whisked

  • 2 tbsp. heavy cream

  • For Breading
  • 1 cup superfine blanched almond flour

  • 1 cup finely grated parmesan cheese

  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

Directions

  • Whisk eggs with heavy cream in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Combine almond flour, cheese, garlic powder, smoked paprika and cayenne pepper in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • Prepare a medium baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spoon a small amount of breading onto sheet pan.
  • Working by one, dip cauliflower pieces in egg wash, then dredge into flour mixture.
  • Place breaded cauliflower, in a single layer, on baking sheet. Spoon a small amount of breading over cauliflower; pressing to fully coated with your fingers.
  • Repeat with remaining cauliflower.
  • To Deep Fry
  • Heat 1 1/2 inches of cooking oil into a pot over medium-high heat. Add breaded cauliflower pieces and fry until crisp and golden brown on all sides.
  • Remove from oil and place onto a plate lined with paper towel to drain. Repeat with remaining cauliflower.
  • To Air Fry
  • Spray basket of an air fryer with cooking oil.
  • Place cauliflower, in a single layer, into basket, spacing them about 1/2 inch apart. Lightly spray surface with oil. Set air fryer to 375F. Cook for about 12 minutes or until crispy.
  • To Bake
  • Preheat oven to 400F. Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Place cauliflower pieces, in a single layer, on baking sheet, spacing about 1/2 inch apart. Spray surface with cooking oil spray. Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until cauliflower coating is crispy.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per container


  • Amount Per ServingCalories378
  • % Daily Value *
  • Total Fat 27g 42%
    • Saturated Fat 7g 35%
  • Cholesterol 137mg 46%
  • Sodium 151mg 7%
  • Potassium 333mg 10%
  • Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
    • Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
    • Sugars 2g
  • Protein 21g 42%

    * The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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