Crispy Cauliflower Nuggets in Air Fryer
🍿 Snacks

Crispy Cauliflower Nuggets in Air Fryer

Vegetarian crispy nuggets, perfect as a snack or appetizer.

Time⏱️ 30 min
Servings👤 4
Difficulty

🥘 Ingredients

cauliflower — 400 g (14 oz)
panko breadcrumbs — 1 cup (100 g)
milk — 150 ml (2/3 cup)
all-purpose flour — 100 g (3/4 cup)
sweet paprika — 1 teaspoon
cayenne (or ground chili) — 1 teaspoon
garlic powder — 1 teaspoon
dried oregano — 1 teaspoon
salt and pepper — to taste

👨‍🍳 Steps

1Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets.
2In a bowl, whisk together milk and flour until smooth. Season with paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
3Dip each floret into the batter, let excess drip off, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
4Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (400°F). Arrange florets in a single layer.
5Air fry for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway, until golden. Serve immediately.

🛒 Shopping List

400 g cauliflower, 1 plateful panko breadcrumbs, 150 ml (2/3 cup) milk, 100 g (3/4 cup) all-purpose flour, 1 tsp paprika powder, 1 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 pinch garlic powder, 1 pinch dried oregano, salt and pepper to taste