Crispy Vegan Ranch Popcorn Cauliflower Bites

5 from 1 vote

Crispy Vegan Ranch Popcorn Cauliflower Bites

Crispy Vegan Ranch Popcorn Cauliflower Bites are a deliciously healthier option for the entire family. At first glance, these beauties truly remind you of little chicken nuggets (and trust me, they taste just as good, if not better), however, they aren’t! These bites are ultra crispy and marinated in a delicious vegan ranch sauce and generously breaded. Super easy to make and whipped together in under 45 minutes. All vegan ingredients. Gluten-free option.

Prep Time20

Cook Time35

Total Time55

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

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Servings: Bites

Calories: 98kcal

Author: Shanika

Ingredients

⅓ cup Primal Kitchen Vegan Ranch Dressing (See Notes!)
1 head of Cauliflower, chopped in medium chunks
2-3 cups bread crumbs, GF if needed! (See Notes!)
¾ cup fresh water
¾ cup organic all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon sea salt + black pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon dried parsley

Other:

Primal Kitchen Vegan Ranch Dressing

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and line your baking sheet with parchment paper. **NOTE: Doing this step is a MUST to prevent sticking.**
In a medium bowl, add water, flour, ranch dressing, sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, dried parsley, red pepper flakes, and whisk together until fully combined. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, add bread crumbs and set aside also.
Now, dip each cauliflower into batter (shaking off any excess) and then toss into bread crumbs. Then lay each cauliflower side by side on the baking sheet (about an inch apart). Repeat until all cauliflower are coated.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and “crunchy” looking. NOTE: If not crispy enough, turn on broil and bake for another 5-10 minutes.
To serve, add cauliflower bites to a salad, atop pasta, as a topping on pizza, with quinoa or rice, or by themselves with Vegan Ranch dipping sauce.
Bon Appetit!

Notes

STORAGE: Best if consumed within the same day. Store leftovers in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in oven when ready to serve.
HOMEMADE BREADCRUMBS: To make your own breadcrumbs, simply grind 1-2 cups of cubed bread into a food processor until finely chopped. Place crumbs onto a parchment lined baking sheet and spread out evenly. Bake for 5-6 minutes in the oven set at 350 degrees Fahrenheit, stirring occasionally. Once brown + crisp, remove from oven and let cool. Continue recipe steps and store remaining breadcrumbs in a tightly sealed container.
PRIMAL KITCHEN VEGAN RANCH: Primal Kitchen's Vegan Ranch Dressing is a marinade and dipping sauce. The best part? This Ranch Dressing is made without eggs. Plus, it's made with Avocado oil, ensuring that it keeps the same creamy, tangy, ranch taste you know and love!

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