Reheating: Reheat refrigerated or frozen cauliflower in an air fryer at 375°F (190°C) until hot and crisp, usually about 5–10 minutes depending on whether it is refrigerated or frozen.
Avoid reheating in the microwave when possible because it can make the crispy coating soft.
Recipe Details

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 20–25 minutes
Total Time: Approximately 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Best Season: All-season
Total Calories: Approximately 225 calories per serving, including dipping sauce
Nutrition values are approximate estimates and vary according to the exact brands and ingredients used.
Short 3-Line Description
Golden, crispy cauliflower florets coated with Parmesan, almond flour, herbs, and spices.
Served with a creamy Greek-yogurt dipping sauce for an extra protein boost.
A delicious low-carb, high-protein, diabetes-friendly-style appetizer or side dish.
📝 Ingredients
For the Crispy Cauliflower
- 1 large head cauliflower, approximately 600–650 g
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup (45 g) finely grated Parmesan cheese
- ⅓ cup (32 g) finely ground almond flour
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
For the High-Protein Dipping Sauce
- ½ cup (120 g) plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp chili powder, optional
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 1 tsp chopped fresh parsley
Ingredient Notes: Use plain, unsweetened Greek yogurt. For the lowest-carb version, choose almond flour and Parmesan without added ingredients. If you have a nut allergy, almond flour should not be used without reformulating the coating.
Directions
1. Prepare the cauliflower
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
For an air fryer, preheat to 400°F (200°C) for approximately 3–5 minutes.
Cut the cauliflower into medium-sized florets of approximately equal size.
2. Dry the cauliflower thoroughly
Wash the florets and dry them extremely well using clean kitchen towels or paper towels.