Crispy Baked Cauliflower Bites with Garlic Sauce
Crispy Baked Cauliflower Bites paired with a creamy garlic sauce, perfect for snacks or appetizers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets.
- Combine cauliflower florets with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Toss until well-coated.
- Spread the seasoned cauliflower on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake for about 25 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- Mix together mayonnaise, lemon juice, minced garlic, and paprika in a bowl until creamy.
- Serve the baked cauliflower bites warm with the garlic sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
For extra crispiness, ensure cauliflower florets are dry before seasoning. You can replace mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg