Baked Breaded Cauliflower
This baked breaded cauliflower is a much healthier alternative to the fried version and trust me, you won’t even taste the difference. While cauliflower isn’t always a loved vegetable, there are a few things you can make with it that can really turn it into something extraordinary besides this breaded cauliflower, like my Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks, or Cauliflower au Gratin! I mean let’s be serious, anytime you bread something and fry it’s going to be delicious! I’ve learned over the years that baking these breaded veggies ends up being just as good. I’ve also included instructions for the air fryer as well, so we’ve got all of our bases covered.
What You’ll Need For Breaded Cauliflower
Cauliflower – Fresh or frozen, in bite-sized florets. Breadcrumbs – I used Panko breadcrumbs because I find they’re best for really crispy cauliflower, but any other breadcrumbs will work too. Oregano – Dried. You can use thyme, basil, or a blend instead. Eggs – Large eggs. This is going to help bind the bread crumbs to our cauliflower. Paprika – Smoked or regular.
How To Make Baked Breaded Cauliflower
Tips
Leftovers
Once completely cooled down, transfer the breaded cauliflower to an airtight container or large sealable bag. They will last 3-5 days in the fridge.
Reheating
To reheat and retain as much crispiness as possible, use your stove rather than the microwave. Preheat the oven to 400°F and place the cauliflower on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake the cauliflower for 5-10 minutes or until crisped and heated through.
Freezing/Make Ahead
After dredging and lining the florets on a parchment paper lined baking sheet, transfer the sheet to the freezer and freeze until solid, 1-2 hours. You can then transfer all the florets to a large airtight container or sealable freezer bag without having any stick together. They will last up to 1 year frozen. You can bake the cauliflower directly out of the freezer following the recipe instructions exactly as is.
More Delicious Recipes To Try
Crispy Baked Parmesan Garlic Breaded MushroomsCheesy Cauliflower TotsCrispy Fried ZucchiniThe Ultimate Parmesan Roasted BroccoliItalian Breaded Pork ChopsDeep Fried Cauliflower
