Vegan Cheesy Cauliflower Bites

Craving something cheesy, crispy, and plant-based? Say hello to your new go-to snack:ย Vegan Cheesy Cauliflower Bitesย ๐Ÿ’ฅ. 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 ๐Ÿ˜‹.

๐Ÿ›’ Ingredients:

  • 1 head cauliflower, chopped into florets ๐Ÿฅฆ
  • 1 tbsp olive oil ๐Ÿซ’
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast ๐ŸŒŸ
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder ๐Ÿง„
  • Salt & pepper to taste ๐Ÿง‚
  • 1/4 cup vegan cheese sauce (store-bought or homemade) ๐Ÿง€
  • Fresh parsley or chives for garnish ๐ŸŒฟ
  • Vegan ranch or dipping sauce (optional but highly recommended) ๐Ÿฅฃ

๐Ÿ”ฅ Air Fry It:

  1. Preheatย your air fryer to 390ยฐF (200ยฐC) for 3โ€“5 minutes.
  2. In a bowl,ย toss the cauliflowerย with olive oil, garlic powder, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Place in the air fryer basketย in a single layer. Cook in batches if needed.
  4. Air fry for 15โ€“18 minutes, shaking halfway, until golden and crispy โœจ.
  5. Drizzle or toss with vegan cheese sauceย immediately while hot.
  6. Sprinkle with fresh herbs, serve with your favorite dip, and devour! ๐Ÿคค

๐Ÿงฎ Nutrition Info (per serving โ€” makes about 4 servings):

Estimated values based on standard ingredients.

  • Calories:ย 145 kcal ๐Ÿ”ฅ
  • Protein:ย 4g ๐Ÿ’ช
  • Carbs:ย 10g ๐Ÿž
  • Fiber:ย 3g ๐ŸŒฟ
  • Fat:ย 10g ๐Ÿฅ‘
  • Saturated Fat:ย 1g
  • Sugar:ย 2g ๐Ÿญ
  • Net Carbs:ย ~7g (great for low-ish carb lovers!)

โœ… Vegan | โœ… Gluten-Free | โœ… Air Fryer-Friendly