These cauliflower bites with curry mayo are the perfect laid-back party appetizer. Bite-sized pieces of cauliflower are dusted in curry spices, then roasted until golden, and served with a curry mayo dip. It’s an easy cauliflower appetizer, and it’s ready in just 40 minutes!

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Spice things up with these easy yet delicious curried cauliflower bites. Bite-sized cauliflower florets are coated in a flavorful mix of curry spices, cooked until crispy, then served with curry mayo.

They’re similar to cauliflower wings but lighter and without the batter. They’re perfect as a laid-back party appetizer for dinner parties or gatherings.

All you need is a head of cauliflower, lime juice, and spices you’re likely to find in your pantry. Simply toss everything together and bake it until golden and crispy. Mix up the curry mayo while the bites are baking. We guarantee you’ll be eating them right out of the oven!

Cauliflower appetizer ingredients

Here’s everything you’ll need to make the curried cauliflower bites :

  • Cauliflower – one large head of cauliflower cut into bite-sized pieces.
  • Lime juice – for a bright pop of citrusy flavor!
  • Curry powder – we use store-bought curry powder, but if you have homemade curry powder, that works great, too!
  • Spices – cumin, turmeric, cayenne powder, and sea salt.
  • Lime juice and chopped parsley or cilantro – for garnish!
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How to make this crispy cauliflower appetizer

Roasting cauliflower in the oven until it’s crispy gives it a rich, sweet, and almost nutty flavor. It’s our favorite way to eat it!

Here’s how to make these incredible oven-roasted cauliflower bites in a couple of easy steps:

  1. While your oven preheats, toss the cauliflower with olive oil and lime juice in a bowl.
  2. Mix the spices together.
  3. Sprinkle the spices over the cauliflower and toss until it is well-coated. Spread them onto your baking sheet and cook, flipping once, until golden and crispy.
  4. While the cauliflower bakes, mix up your curry mayo by combining all the ingredients together in a small bowl.
  5. To serve, squeeze a little fresh lime juice over the top of the cauliflower, top with cilantro or parsley, and the curry may be on the side as a dip.

Ideas for serving cauliflower bites

These crispy cauliflower bites make a delicious appetizer for casual gatherings, dinner parties, or as a game-day snack.

They also work perfectly as a vegetarian side with Indian-inspired dinner menus along with curries, rice, and meat or fish dishes.

Indian-inspired dishes that taste great with cauliflower bites

  • Crockpot Coconut Lentil Curry
  • Golden Turmeric Rice
  • Sweet and Sticky Mango Chutney Chicken
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Curried Cauliflower Bites Recipe

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Ingredients

  • ▢ 1 large cauliflower (cut into bite-sized florets)
  • ▢ 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • ▢ 1 tablespoon lime juice (fresh is best)
  • ▢ 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • ▢ ½ teaspoon EACH: cumin powder, turmeric, cayenne powder, and sea salt
  • ▢ A squeeze of lime and a little chopped cilantro or parsley (to serve)

Curry Mayo

  • ▢ ¼ cup mayonnaise (can be light)
  • ▢ 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • ▢ ¼ teaspoon EACH: cayenne powder, turmeric, and coconut sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the cauliflower pieces in a medium-sized bowl and pour over the oil and lime juice and toss to coat. 1 large cauliflower, 1 tablespoon cooking oil, 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • In a small bowl, mix the curry powder, cumin, turmeric, cayenne, and salt. 2 teaspoons curry powder, ½ teaspoon EACH: cumin powder, turmeric, cayenne powder, and sea salt
  • Sprinkle the spices over the cauliflower and toss well so that each piece is evenly coated. Place the cauliflower on the baking sheet and bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes, turning halfway. Make sure there are lots of dark, crispy spots on the cauliflower.
  • While the cauliflower is baking, make the curry mayo. Combine all the curry mayo ingredients in a small bowl and mix them together well. ¼ cup mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon curry powder, ¼ teaspoon EACH: cayenne powder, turmeric, and coconut sugar
  • Serve the cauliflower with the curry mayo on the side for dipping, a little squeeze of lime over top of the cauliflower and a sprinkling of cilantro or parsley. A squeeze of lime and a little chopped cilantro or parsley

Nutrition

We have thoroughly tested this recipe for accuracy. However, individual results may vary. See our full recipe disclosure here .

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Curried Cauliflower Bites Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 large cauliflower , cut into bite-sized florets
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice , fresh is best
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • ½ teaspoon EACH: cumin powder, turmeric, cayenne powder, and sea salt
  • A squeeze of lime and a little chopped cilantro or parsley , to serve

Curry Mayo

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise , can be light
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • ¼ teaspoon EACH: cayenne powder, turmeric, and coconut sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the cauliflower pieces in a medium-sized bowl and pour over the oil and lime juice and toss to coat. 1 large cauliflower, 1 tablespoon cooking oil, 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • In a small bowl, mix the curry powder, cumin, turmeric, cayenne, and salt. 2 teaspoons curry powder, ½ teaspoon EACH: cumin powder, turmeric, cayenne powder, and sea salt
  • Sprinkle the spices over the cauliflower and toss well so that each piece is evenly coated. Place the cauliflower on the baking sheet and bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes, turning halfway. Make sure there are lots of dark, crispy spots on the cauliflower.
  • While the cauliflower is baking, make the curry mayo. Combine all the curry mayo ingredients in a small bowl and mix them together well. ¼ cup mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon curry powder, ¼ teaspoon EACH: cayenne powder, turmeric, and coconut sugar
  • Serve the cauliflower with the curry mayo on the side for dipping, a little squeeze of lime over top of the cauliflower and a sprinkling of cilantro or parsley. A squeeze of lime and a little chopped cilantro or parsley

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