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Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower Wings
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Breaded Baked Parmesan Cauliflower Recipe

This easy, no-fry Breaded and Baked Parmesan Cauliflower is first dredged in a seasoned breadcrumb mixture and baked, then coated in garlic butter for an irresistible, buttery and cheesy finger food or side dish!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • cooking spray or parchment paper
  • large sheet pan

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower, core removed, cut into florets (or 1 lb bagged prepped florets)
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs 
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoon garlic powder 
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese 
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper 
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour 
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • ½ cup milk (whole milk or 25)

Sauce/Coating:

  • 4 tablespoon melted butter 
  • 2 cloves minced garlic

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
    2. Clean and cut the cauliflower into individual florets.
    3. Add the panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper and parmesan cheese to a large bowl and mix together with a fork until well combined. Add the olive oil and mix well until breadcrumb mixture is moistened.
    4. Set up a dredging station: Add flour to a large bowl. Whisk eggs and milk together in a smaller bowl. Set bowl with breadcrumb mixture last.
    5. Get your baking sheets ready by spraying them with cooking spray, or lining with parchment, and set them aside.
    6. One at a time, dredge the cauliflower in flour, shake/tap off excess, then coat in the egg/milk and allow any excess to run off. Toss in breadcrumb mixture, and squeeze gently in your hand to help breadcrumbs adhere in a thick layer. Repeat until all cauliflower is coated, and transfer to prepared baking sheets as you go.
    7. Once all florets are breaded, transfer baking sheets to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown.
    8. Once cauliflower is baked, melt the butter and whisk together with minced garlic. Drizzle the garlic butter evenly over the baked cauliflower wings.
    9. Serve cauliflower warm with ranch or blue cheese for dipping!

Notes

These cauliflower bites are great as-is, but also pair really well with ranch dressing or blue cheese! I love to serve them with my Easy Healthy Greek Yogurt Ranch! Buffalo sauce would also be delicious!