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Baked Coconut Crispy Cauliflower Bites on plate with Sriracha Mayo dipping sauce.  They have a slightly sweet and salty crunch outside from the shredded coconut and panko mixture.  The inside is soft and creamy.  Dip in the Sriracha Mayo. 

Baked Crispy Cauliflower Bites with Coconut

These Baked Cauliflower Bites with Coconut are little bites of happiness.  They have a slightly sweet and salty crunch on the outside from the shredded coconut and seasoned panko mixture.  The inside is soft and creamy.  By themselves, they are fantastic.  Dipped in the Sriracha Mayo?  Utter Happiness!  They are also good for you since they're baked, not fried!  Easy to make, easy to eat, they are a must-try! #cauliflowerrecipes #healthyrecipes #sidedishes #appetizers #healthysnacks

Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword cauliflower, coconut
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 207 kcal
Author Carrie Tyler

Ingredients

  • 1 Head Cauliflower
  • 3 Eggs, large
  • ¾ cup Shredded coconut
  • ¼ cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 2 Tablespoons Parsley, finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon Ground black pepper
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 Tablespoon Sriracha Sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon Ketchup

Instructions

Prep Ahead for your Cauliflower Bites

  1. Cut the cauliflower head into bite-size florets.

    Knife cutting cauliflower for Baked Coconut Crispy Cauliflower Bites. They have a slightly sweet and salty crunch outside from the shredded coconut and panko mixture.  The inside is soft and creamy.  Dip in the Sriracha Mayo.  Baked, not fried, so healthy!  Easy to make, easy to eat! #cauliflowerrecipes #healthyrecipes #sidedishes #appetizers #healthysnacks

  2. Make the Coconut mixture: In a medium bowl or gallon plastic bag, mix the shredded coconut, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.  Store covered in the fridge until ready to cook.

    Coconut Breadcrumb mixture in a bag for Baked Coconut Crispy Cauliflower Bites. They have a slightly sweet and salty crunch outside from the shredded coconut and panko mixture.  The inside is soft and creamy.  Dip in the Sriracha Mayo.  Baked, not fried, so healthy!  Easy to make, easy to eat! #cauliflowerrecipes #healthyrecipes #sidedishes #appetizers #healthysnacks

  3. Make the Sriracha Mayonnaise in a small bowl by adding the mayonnaise, Sriracha, and Ketchup.  Whisk together until blended.  Store covered in the fridge.

    Sriracha, ketchup, and mayo in bowl for Baked Coconut Cauliflower Bites. They have a slightly sweet and salty crunch outside from the shredded coconut and panko mixture.  The inside is soft and creamy.  Dip in the Sriracha Mayo.  Baked, not fried, so healthy!  Easy to make, easy to eat! #cauliflowerrecipes #healthyrecipes #sidedishes #appetizers #healthysnacks

Cook your Cauliflower Bites

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 F degrees

  2. Beat the 3 eggs together in a bowl.  Add the eggs to the cauliflower florets and mix to completely coat each.  You can do this in a large bowl or in a large baggie.

    Cauliflower florets mixed with beaten eggs for Baked Coconut Cauliflower Bites. They have a slightly sweet and salty crunch outside from the shredded coconut and panko mixture.  The inside is soft and creamy.  Dip in the Sriracha Mayo.  Baked, not fried, so healthy!  Easy to make, easy to eat! #cauliflowerrecipes #healthyrecipes #sidedishes #appetizers #healthysnacks

  3. Add the coconut breadcrumb mixture in a second bowl.  Then transfer only a few florets at a time to dredge in coconut mix.  Or even quicker: Scoop all of the egg-coated florets to the coconut breadcrumbs all at once.  Lightly toss to coat completely and transfer to an oiled pan.  Spray the florets with olive oil.

    Cauliflower florets mixed with coconut breadcrumbs for Baked Coconut Cauliflower Bites. They have a slightly sweet and salty crunch outside from the shredded coconut and panko mixture.  The inside is soft and creamy.  Dip in the Sriracha Mayo.  Baked, not fried, so healthy!  Easy to make, easy to eat! #cauliflowerrecipes #healthyrecipes #sidedishes #appetizers #healthysnacks

  4. Bake 8-10 minutes one side, then flip the bites over and bake another 8-10 minutes on the other side.  They are done with they are fork tender on the inside and crispy on the outside.

    Coconut Cauliflower Bites baking in the oven. They have a slightly sweet and salty crunch outside from the shredded coconut and panko mixture.  The inside is soft and creamy.  Dip in the Sriracha Mayo.  Baked, not fried, so healthy!  Easy to make, easy to eat! #cauliflowerrecipes #healthyrecipes #sidedishes #appetizers #healthysnacks

  5. Serve with the Sriracha Mayo and enjoy!

    Baked Coconut Crispy Cauliflower Bites on pan.  They have a slightly sweet and salty crunch outside from the shredded coconut and panko mixture.  The inside is soft and creamy. 

Recipe Notes

  1. This recipe for Baked Crispy Cauliflower Bites with Coconut is not Gluten Free as it contains Panko Bread Crumbs. However, you can substitute Gluten Free Breadcrumbs in this recipe to make it Gluten Free.
  2. You can leave out the coconut all together if you prefer in these Cauliflower Bites. If you do eliminate the coconut, you can replace that volume in the breading with more breadcrumbs or even parmesan cheese.
  3. Making Ahead: You can bread the cauliflower bites up to 24 hours in advance and store in the fridge. Then simply bake when you are ready. If you want to bake them ahead, you can do so and also store then in the fridge, however, they are difficult to get crispy again without overcooking the cauliflower. You can reheat them in the oven at 450 F degrees for 10-15 minutes, just until the outside is crispy.
  4. Freezing: Cauliflower has a high water content and as a result, if you freeze these cauliflower bites, they are likely to get mushy. So, unfortunately, I do not recommend freezing these.