High-Protein Cauliflower Air Fryer Bites

Say less 😄 Here are crispy cauliflower air-fryer bites that actually bring the protein—not just sad veggies pretending.

High-Protein Cauliflower Air Fryer Bites

Option 1: Greek Yogurt–Parmesan Crunch (easy + legit protein)

Protein: ~15–18g per serving (depends on yogurt & cheese)

Ingredients

• 1 medium cauliflower, cut into bite-size florets

• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (0% or full-fat both work)

• ½ cup grated Parmesan

• ½ cup panko or crushed high-protein breadcrumbs

• 1–2 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional but 🔥 for protein + umami)

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• Salt + pepper

• Olive oil spray

How

1. Preheat air fryer to 400°F / 200°C

2. Mix yogurt, spices, salt & pepper. Toss cauliflower until coated.

3. Mix Parmesan, panko, and nutritional yeast in another bowl.

4. Press cauliflower into crumb mix.

5. Air fry 12–15 min, shaking halfway, until golden + crispy.

6. Spray lightly with oil at the halfway mark for extra crunch.

🔥 Dip idea: Greek yogurt + lemon + hot sauce.

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Option 2: Chickpea Flour Power Bites (vegan, sneaky protein)

Protein: ~12–15g per serving

Ingredients

• 1 medium cauliflower

• ½ cup chickpea flour

• ½ cup water

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• Salt

How

1. Whisk chickpea flour, water, oil, spices into a thick batter.

2. Coat cauliflower evenly.

3. Air fry at 390°F / 200°C for 14–16 min, shaking once.

4. Optional last-minute spray of oil to crisp.

These go HARD with tahini or spicy hummus.

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Option 3: Ultra-Protein Hack (Gym-Core Edition)

Add blended cottage cheese (½ cup) into the yogurt batter or mix hemp seeds into the crumb coating.