Can these be made in an air fryer?

Yes! To make these Crispy Parmesan Broccoli Bites in an air fryer, line them in a single layer in the air fryer basket or tray and cook them at 400°F for 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.

Can these be made nut free?

Yes! To make these Crispy Parmesan Broccoli Bites nut free, simply substitute the almond flour with crushed pork rinds.

Crispy Parmesan Broccoli Bites - Peace Love and Low Carb

Name: Crispy Parmesan Broccoli Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound broccoli florets; ¾ cup mayonnaise (try my homemade recipe); 1 ¼ cup blanched almond flour (I use this brand); 1 cup finely grated parmesan cheese; ½ teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon paprika; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon onion powder; ¼ teaspoon sea salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; Yum Yum Sauce, for serving; Ranch Dressing, for serving; Marinara Sauce, for serving

Description

This quick and easy Crispy Parmesan Broccoli Bites recipe is the perfect low carb snack, appetizer or side dish. Fresh broccoli florets, coated in mayonnaise and then breaded with parmesan cheese, almond flour, and spices, then baked until golden brown. Serve them up with a variety of dipping sauces like marinara sauce, ranch dressing or yum yum sauce.

Ingredients

Units Scale

1 pound broccoli florets
3/4 cup mayonnaise (try my homemade recipe)
1 1/4 cup blanched almond flour (I use this brand)
1 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Yum Yum Sauce, for serving
Ranch Dressing, for serving
Marinara Sauce, for serving

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Set up two shallow bowls. In one, place the mayonnaise, and in the other, whisk together the almond flour, parmesan cheese, baking powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Coat each broccoli floret in the mayonnaise and then coat it in the breading. Line the coated florets in a single layer across the baking sheet. It may be necessary to use two baking sheets so as not to crowd the broccoli. If your tray is too crowded, the broccoli will end up steamed instead of crispy.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the breading is golden brown and crispy and the broccoli is crisp tender.

Notes

Net carbs per serving: 4g
Storage: Store leftover parmesan broccoli bites in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheating: I recommend reheating these in the oven or in an air fryer to get them nice and crispy again.
Spice it up: To kick things up a notch, when the broccoli bites are finished cooking, toss them in some buffalo sauce.
Nut free: You can easily make these nut free by swapping out the almond flour for an equal amount of crushed pork rinds.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Appetizer Recipes
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 245
Fat: 14g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 10g