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Oven Roasted Panko Parmesan Cauliflower

Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Southern
Keyword oven-roasted-panko-parmesan-cauliflower, panko-cauliflower, roasted-cauliflower-recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 162kcal
Author Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 2 lb cauliflower florets [around 6-8 cups]
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 4-5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp oregano or dry Italian seasoning [optional]
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus additional for garnishing.
  • 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 medium green onions thinly sliced

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F. Spritz a large baking sheet liberally with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Remove the florets from the cauliflower head using a sharp knife. Place the cauliflower florets into a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with the olive oil and stir until coated.
  • To the bowl add garlic, onion powder, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, oregano or dry Italian seasoning, grated Parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumbs. Toss in panko mixture until evenly distributed.
  • Arrange breaded cauliflower on the baking sheet in a single layer. Drizzle the tops lightly with additional olive oil.
  • Place into the oven and bake for 30 minutes, stirring once midway through cooking.
  • After 30 minutes, increase the oven temperature to 500°F and continue to cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and fork tender.
  • Serve with an generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and garnish with thinly sliced green onions.

Notes

How Do You Air Fry Panko Cauliflower? 
  • Prepare the cauliflower per the recipe.
  • Arrange in the basket of an air fryer. Spray the basket with cooking spray and spray the cauliflower liberally with cooking spray.
  • Cook at 350°F for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and fork tender.
  • Stop halfway through air frying to shake the basket and turn.
  • Serve as a side dish or an appetizer with ranch dip, buffalo chicken wing sauce (for buffalo cauliflower) or comeback sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 550mg | Potassium: 507mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 362IU | Vitamin C: 75mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 1mg