Golden Crispy 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)
For the Herby Yogurt Dip
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
Instructions
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.
-Optional: If using the buffalo sauce, once the caulilflower is done cooking toss together in a bowl with the buffalo sauce. Bake again for about 5 minutes.
-Serve with the herby yogurt dip, if desired.
For the Buffalo Sauce
-Mix together the melted butter and hot sauce.
For the Herby Yogurt Dip
-Mix all ingredients together and then refrigerate until needed.
