Air Fryer Crispy Cauliflower Nuggets

Air Fryer Cauliflower Nuggets

Your whole family will love these quick and easy cauliflower nuggets. The air fryer makes them crispy and fantastic.
Makes about 2 dozen cauliflower nuggets.

Serves 6-8

Ingredients
For cauliflower nuggets:
1 small cauliflower (about 1.5 pounds), minced (about 5 cups)
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
About 2 Tablespoons olive oil spray or brush, for coating the nuggets

We recommend letting the oven preheat for 5-7 minutes for maximum crispiness when using Air Fry. __ Note there is no preheat indicator bar when using Air Fry.

Directions

Coconut Shrimp Directions:

1. Add minced cauliflower in half-size steam tray and place in steam oven.

2. Select Steam Programs - then Vegetables - then Cauliflower Florets. After pressing start, add the cauliflower steam tray to the oven.

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.

4. Preheat oven to 450°F on Air Fry Mode. Line a baking sheet pan parchment and lightly oil the parchment.

5. Place cooled cauliflower in a large bowl and gently mash with potato masher, leaving a coarse texture.

6. Stir in the egg, 1 cup of breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese and salt until evenly combined.

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.

8. Place the 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl. Gently roll each nugget in the breadcrumbs to coat.

9. Place the nuggets on the tray and then spray the tops of the nuggets on both sides with a light coat of oil.

10. Air fry at 450°F for 14 minutes then gently flip the nuggets.

11. Continue to air fry for another 1-4 minutes or until crisped to your liking.