Description
This recipe for Super Crispy Roasted Cauliflower delivers perfectly crispy and flavorful cauliflower florets that make a delicious side dish or snack.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 lbs Cauliflower, washed and cut into 3-inch pieces
Seasoning:
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 cup olive oil, divided
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 450°F and place an empty baking sheet in the oven to preheat.
- Prepare Cauliflower: Cut or tear cauliflower into 3-inch florets, ensuring a flat side for a crispy crust.
- Season Cauliflower: In a bowl, mix cauliflower with 1/4 cup olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- Prep Baking Sheet: Once the baking sheet is hot, drizzle the remaining olive oil and place the cauliflower florets flat side down.
- Roast Cauliflower: Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy.
Notes
- Cut cauliflower uniformly for even cooking.
- Preheat the baking sheet to avoid steaming the cauliflower.
- Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet for proper caramelization.
- Flip cauliflower pieces for even browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 47 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 924mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
