Crispy, cheesy, and packed with flavor — a perfect low-carb snack, side dish, or salad topper! Only 3g net carbs per serving.
Ingredients (4 servings):
For the Cauliflower:
- 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets (0 pts)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil (4 pts)
- Salt & pepper, to taste (0 pts)
- ½ tsp onion powder (optional, 0 pts)
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, 0 pts)
Cheese & Garlic Sauce:
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (8 pts, ~2 pts per serving)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (5 pts, ~1 pt per serving)
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted (4 pts, ~1 pt per serving)
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed (0 pts)
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped (0 pts)
- Extra Parmesan (optional, 0–1 pt)
Instructions:
- Prep Cauliflower: Cut florets into similar-sized pieces. Toss in olive oil, salt, pepper, onion powder, and red pepper flakes.
- Air Fry: Preheat air fryer to 375°F. Place florets in a single layer in the basket (do not overcrowd). Air fry 12–15 min until golden and crispy.
- Make Cheese & Garlic Sauce: Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add crushed garlic and sauté 30 sec. Remove from heat, stir in mozzarella and Parmesan until smooth.
- Combine: Toss the air-fried cauliflower in the cheese-garlic sauce until well coated.
- Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with extra Parmesan, chopped parsley, and optional red chili flakes. Serve immediately.
💙 WW Points: ~4 pts per serving
Tips:
- Avoid overlapping florets to keep them crispy.
- Add other cheeses (cheddar, feta, goat) for variety.
- Optional seasonings: lemon zest, paprika, extra garlic powder.
Storage:
- Fridge: 3–4 days in a sealed container
- Freezer: 2–3 months in a single layer, then transferred to a sealed bag
- Reheat: 5–10 min in air fryer at 350°F
Nutrition (per serving):
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Carbs: 6g | Fiber: 3g | Net Carbs: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Calcium: 250mg
