Crispy Air Fryer Vegan Cauliflower Parmesan Bites
Crispy air fryer vegan cauliflower parmesan bites capture the umami taste of parmesan without added nuts or vegan cheese. Easy to make, baking instructions included.
Servings: 4
Calories: 261kcal
Ingredients
- 1 medium cauliflower head cut into florets
- 1 tablespoon white miso paste
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup chickpea flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup water
- 1 ½ cups panko or breadcrumbs
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cut the cauliflower into florets. Cut larger florets in half if needed.
- Mix the miso paste and lemon juice in a small dish.
- In a medium bowl, combine the chickpea flour plus 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder and salt. Add the miso mixture, then slowly whisk in ½ - ¾ a cup of water to make a thick, lump-free batter.
- In another small bowl, combine 1 ½ cups panko and 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375 F (190 C). This should take about 4 minutes. Tip: if you plan to make more than 1 batch, preheat the oven to 200 F to keep the first batch warm while the second cooks.
- Dip a cauliflower floret into the batter. Gently shake it, roll it in the breadcrumb mixture, and put it in the air fryer basket. Repeat the process until you have filled it with a single layer of cauliflower bites. Keep them separated.
- Air fry the cauliflower for 12-15 minutes. Flip after 8 minutes if they are starting to brown. The outside will be brown and crunchy. The inside will be tender but firm.
How to make cauliflower parmesan in the oven
- Preheat to 425 F (220 C) to bake in the oven. Line a baking tray with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. After adding the cauliflower, bake for 15 minutes. If the top is brown, gently flip the cauliflower over and bake for another 10-15 minutes.
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Notes
- Depending on the size of the cauliflower florets, this recipe yields 24-25 pieces.
- Cook time is based on 2 batches in the air fryer (30 minutes). This is about the same time you’ll need to bake it.
- The batter will thicken as it sits, so stir it a few times as you use it, and add a little water or lemon juice if you need to thin it.
- After testing, if the batter is too thin. Whisk in a little more chickpea flour and let it sit for a minute.
- Mix the panko in a small bowl and add it to the rolling plate in batches. This helps keep it from getting lumpy.
Nutrition
Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1260mg | Potassium: 790mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Vitamin C: 75mg | Calcium: 128mg | Iron: 4mg