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Cauliflower Pizza Bites
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 
when I finally got around to making and tasting this low carb phenomenon (as it became), I actually enjoyed it - not for its low carb appeal, but because it tastes great! I don't think of it as "pizza" necessarily, but I'm totally game for cauliflower pizza bites. 
Course: Appetizers/Snacks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Low Carb, Feeds a Crowd, Takeout, Air Fryer, Entertaining, party food, Air Fryer Snacks, Pizza, Cauliflower, Vegetarian, Paleo Friendly
Servings: 24 bites
Calories: 79 kcal
Author: Meredith Laurence
Ingredients
Crust:
  • 1 head of cauliflower
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup all purpose flour
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
Pepperoni Pizza Bites
  • 1 cup pizza sauce
  • 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup mini pepperoni or diced pepperoni
  • dried oregano
Goat Cheese & Olives with Lemon and Rosemary Pizza Bites
  • olive oil
  • ½ cup grated mozzarella cheese
  • 4 ounces crumbled goat cheese
  • ½ cup sliced black olives
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
  • freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
  1. Grate the head of cauliflower with a box grater or finely chop it in a food processor. (You should have about 3½ cups.) Place the cauliflower in the center of a clean kitchen towel and twist it firmly to squeeze out all the water. (This can be done in two batches to make it easier to drain all the water from the cauliflower.) Place the cauliflower in a large bowl and add the eggs, flour, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Combine well.
  2. Pre-heat the air fryer to 400°F.
  3. Shape little patties out of the cauliflower mixture, using roughly 2 tablespoons at a time. Place the patties in a single layer into the air fryer basket and spritz with oil. Air-fry in batches: 8 minutes on one side, flip over and then air-fry for an additional 2 minutes.
  4. To make the pepperoni pizza bites, flip the cauliflower crusts back over and top with pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese and mini pepperoni slices. Air-fry at 360°F for 3 to 5 minutes, until the cheese has melted. Let the bites rest for a few minutes before serving with a sprinkling of oregano on top.
  5. To make the goat cheese & olive pizza bites, flip the crusts back over and brush the crusts with some olive oil. Top with the goat cheese and black olives. Air-fry at 360°F for 3 to 5 minutes until the cheese has melted. Transfer the pizza bites to a platter and then sprinkle with the lemon zest, chopped rosemary and freshly ground black pepper.
Nutrition Facts
Cauliflower Pizza Bites
Amount Per Serving
Calories 79 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Cholesterol 28mg9%
Sodium 336mg14%
Potassium 133mg4%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 145IU3%
Vitamin C 12.3mg15%
Calcium 80mg8%
Iron 0.5mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.