If you’re craving something tasty and crunchy without weighing you down, cauliflower popcorn is the perfect solution. They are prepared in just a few minutes, starting with simple cauliflower florets, which are flavored with herbs, spices, and breadcrumbs, then baked until golden and irresistible. The result is a light but super tasty snack that conquers at first taste.
They are ideal to bring to the table as an appetizer, to be served as an alternative side dish, or to munch on while waiting for the rest of dinner. An easy and versatile recipe, perfect for enhancing cauliflower in a different way and making it truly appreciated by everyone.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Seasonality: Winter
Ingredients
- 14 oz cauliflower
- 3 tbsps breadcrumbs
- 2 tsps curry
- herbs (to taste)
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt
- pepper
Tools
- Baking tray
- Parchment paper
- Bowl
Steps
Clean the cauliflower, wash it and cut the florets into small pieces, preferably of even size.
Put everything in a bowl, add salt, pepper, curry (or other spices), a handful of dried herbs, and a drizzle of oil.
Mix, then add the breadcrumbs and ensure all pieces are well seasoned and coated.
Line a large tray with parchment paper and place the cauliflower on it, trying not to overlap the pieces (1).
Drizzle with a bit more oil on top, and put it in the fan oven at 356-374°F.
Bake for about 25 minutes, or until the florets are golden brown on the outside and tender on the inside (2).
Cauliflower popcorn is ready, transfer them to a bowl and serve hot or warm, accompanied by mayonnaise or other sauces as desired.
Tips and Notes
Cut the florets into small pieces, at most the size of a walnut, so they can cook well and uniformly.
You can flavor with herbs like rosemary, thyme, parsley, oregano, or others as desired. You can replace curry with simple turmeric, sweet or smoked paprika, or another spice mix to your taste.
FAQ
Can I cook the cauliflower in an air fryer?
Yes, in this case, the cooking will be faster, and you can use less oil. If your air fryer basket is not large enough, you will need to cook in 2-3 batches.
