Air Fryer Crispy Cauliflower Nuggets
Ingredients
6-8 servings:
For cauliflower nuggets:
1 small cauliflower
1 egg, beaten
1 cup breadcrumbs, for the nugget mash
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon minced parsley
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon salt
For coating:
1/2 cup breadcrumbs, for coating the nuggets
2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Step 1
Add minced cauliflower in half-size steam tray and place in steam oven.
Step 2
Select Steam Programs - then Vegetables - then Cauliflower Florets. After pressing start, add the cauliflower steam tray to the oven.
Step 3
When cauliflower is finished steaming, transfer for a bowl and drain excess moisture with a paper towel. Let cauliflower cool for about 20 minutes.
Step 4
Preheat oven to 450°F on Air Fry Mode. Line a baking sheet pan parchment and lightly oil the parchment.
Step 5
Place cooled cauliflower in a large bowl and gently mash with potato masher, leaving a coarse texture.
Step 6
Stir in the egg, 1 cup of breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese and salt until evenly combined.
Step 7
Form about 2 Tablespoons of cauliflower mash into nugget shape (a medium cookie scoop works great for creating even sized nuggets). Press firmly for nugget to hold shape.
Step 8
Place the 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl. Gently roll each nugget in the breadcrumbs to coat.
Step 9
Place the nuggets on the tray and then spray the tops of the nuggets on both sides with a light coat of oil.
Step 10
Air fry at 450°F for 14 minutes then gently flip the nuggets.
Step 11
Continue to air fry for another 1-4 minutes or until crisped to your liking.
