Description
This Crispy Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower recipe is the ultimate oven-baked vegetable side dish. Packed with flavor from garlic, parmesan, and crunchy panko breadcrumbs, it’s low-carb, kid-approved, and incredibly easy to make. Ideal for snacks, sides, or healthy appetizers.
Ingredients
1 medium head cauliflower
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
½ cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
2. Cut cauliflower into bite-sized florets. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
3. In a large bowl, mix panko, parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
4. In another bowl, toss cauliflower florets with olive oil until evenly coated.
5. Add oiled florets to the breadcrumb mixture and toss until all sides are coated.
6. Arrange in a single layer on the baking sheet without overcrowding.
7. Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
8. Serve immediately. Optionally garnish with fresh parsley or extra parmesan.
Notes
Ensure cauliflower is completely dry before coating to keep it crispy.
Press the coating mixture firmly onto each floret for best crunch.
Reheat leftovers in the oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg