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A pile of golden brown, crispy Vegan Ranch Popcorn Cauliflower Bites served on a white plate.

Crispy Vegan Ranch Popcorn Cauliflower Bites


  • Author: memorecipes.com
  • Total Time: 40 min
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Bite-sized cauliflower florets coated in a crispy vegan ranch seasoning and baked until golden.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 large head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened plant milk (soy or almond)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 2 tablespoons dried dill
  • 1 tablespoon dried chives
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, plant milk, and baking powder until you have a smooth batter.
  3. In a separate shallow dish, combine the panko breadcrumbs, nutritional yeast, dill, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  4. Dip each cauliflower floret first into the wet batter, letting excess drip off.
  5. Next, dredge the floret thoroughly in the dry breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere the coating.
  6. Place the coated florets on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
  7. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the coating is golden brown and crispy.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, spray the coated florets lightly with cooking oil before baking.
  • Serve immediately with your favorite vegan dipping sauce.
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 25 min
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 4
  • Sodium: 450
  • Fat: 8
  • Saturated Fat: 1
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 40
  • Fiber: 7
  • Protein: 12
  • Cholesterol: 0

Keywords: cauliflower, vegan, ranch, crispy, baked, appetizer, plant-based, popcorn cauliflower