Cheesy Air Fryer Broccoli and Cauliflower Bites
These cheesy air fryer broccoli and cauliflower bites are a quick and easy way to get your veggies in. They're crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed with flavor. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce for a healthy and satisfying snack or side dish.
Broccoli and cauliflower are two of the most versatile vegetables out there. They can be roasted, steamed, sautéed, or even eaten raw. But one of our favorite ways to cook them is in the air fryer. Air frying gives them a crispy exterior while keeping them tender on the inside. Plus, it's a much healthier way to cook them than deep frying.These cheesy air fryer broccoli and cauliflower bites are the perfect example of how delicious air-fried vegetables can be. They're coated in a flavorful mixture of almond flour, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, and cheddar cheese, then cooked to perfection in the air fryer. The result is a crispy, cheesy, and veggie-packed bite that's sure to please everyone at the table.
Cheesy Air Fryer Broccoli and Cauliflower Bites Cheesy Air Fryer Broccoli and Cauliflower Bites Cheesy Air Fryer Broccoli and Cauliflower Bites Cheesy Air Fryer Broccoli and Cauliflower Bites
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 12 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 head of broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1 head of cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, cauliflower, almond flour, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, cheddar cheese, and olive oil.
  3. Toss to coat evenly.
  4. Spread the mixture in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  5. Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the bites are golden brown and crispy.
  6. Shake the basket halfway through cooking.
  7. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Why It Works
  • The combination of almond flour and nutritional yeast gives the bites a crispy exterior while keeping them tender on the inside.
  • The garlic powder and onion powder add flavor and depth.
  • The cheddar cheese adds a cheesy flavor and helps to hold the bites together.
  • Air frying is a healthier way to cook vegetables than deep frying.