Golden Crispy Cauliflower Bites

Crispy Cauliflower Bites – Lightly breaded and crispy baked cauliflower bites, also known as cauliflower wings, are an easy-to-make appetizer for game day or as a main for dinner, served with a side of whole grains and a side salad for a complete balanced meal. Make the basic crispy cauliflower recipe or toss them in butter and hot sauce for spicy buffalo cauliflower bites.

INGREDIENTS:

For the Cauliflower Bites

1 medium head of cauliflower (cut into florets)
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon hot sauce (of your choice)
1 cup Panko bread crumbs
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
salt and pepper (to taste)

For the Buffalo Sauce

½ cup hot sauce (your preference)
¼ cup butter (melted)

⅓ cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup plain greek yogurt
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon dried dill
¼ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
squeeze fresh lime juice

DIRECTIONS:

For the Cauliflower Bites

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a wire baking rack on top of a cookie sheet. (If you don’t have a baking rack, line a baking sheet with parchment paper.)

In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and hot sauce.

In another small bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, parsley and a pinch of salt and pepper.

With each piece of cauliflower, cover it first in egg and then in the bread crumbs. Use one hand as a wet hand for the egg and one hand as a dry hand for the bread crumbs.

Place the breaded cauliflower on the baking rack covered cookie sheet.

Bake for 15 minutes, flip, and then bake another 10-15 minutes or until golden brown and crispy …