Vegan Cheesy Cauliflower Bites
Craving something cheesy, crispy, and plant-based? Say hello to your new go-to snack: Vegan Cheesy Cauliflower Bites 💥. These little golden nuggets are crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside, and smothered in a gooey dairy-free cheese sauce. Perfect for game day, parties, or just snacking your heart out 😋.
🛒 Ingredients:
- 1 head cauliflower, chopped into florets 🥦
- 1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast 🌟
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder 🧄
- Salt & pepper to taste 🧂
- 1/4 cup vegan cheese sauce (store-bought or homemade) 🧀
- Fresh parsley or chives for garnish 🌿
- Vegan ranch or dipping sauce (optional but highly recommended) 🥣
🔥 Air Fry It:
- Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes.
- In a bowl, toss the cauliflower with olive oil, garlic powder, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Place in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook in batches if needed.
- Air fry for 15–18 minutes, shaking halfway, until golden and crispy ✨.
- Drizzle or toss with vegan cheese sauce immediately while hot.
- Sprinkle with fresh herbs, serve with your favorite dip, and devour! 🤤
🧮 Nutrition Info (per serving — makes about 4 servings):
Estimated values based on standard ingredients.
- Calories: 145 kcal 🔥
- Protein: 4g 💪
- Carbs: 10g 🍞
- Fiber: 3g 🌿
- Fat: 10g 🥑
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Sugar: 2g 🍭
- Net Carbs: ~7g (great for low-ish carb lovers!)
✅ Vegan | ✅ Gluten-Free | ✅ Air Fryer-Friendly