It’s completely normal, and acceptable, to base an entire meal around a sauce. It’s okay for food to solely be a vehicle for them, too (Chicken McNuggets?). These are 7 of my favorite sauces; use them to dip, spread, smother, whatever your style may be.
I can count on a single hand the number of times I’ve actually measured out a sauce recipe. They turn out a little different every time, and I’m actually really into that. I’ve listed my go-to ingredients for each one, in order of amount generally used. They’re versatile enough to add or remove whatever you have on hand or have a taste for. And they take just minutes to make, so use an extra second to get them just the way you want.
Approx. Points: ~2 WW points per serving (may vary slightly by plan)
Ingredients
• 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
• 1 large egg
• 3 tbsp plain non-fat Greek yogurt
• ½ cup panko breadcrumbs (use whole wheat or reduced-fat if possible)
• 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• Cooking spray
Optional Low-Point Dipping Sauce
• ¼ cup light mayo
• 1 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tsp mustard
• ½ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, whisk egg and Greek yogurt together.
- In another bowl mix panko, parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each cauliflower floret into the egg mixture, then coat in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place in the air fryer basket in a single layer and lightly spray with cooking spray.
- Air fry 12–15 minutes, shaking halfway, until golden and crispy.
- Serve hot with the dipping sauce.
💡 Tips for Extra Crispiness
• Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket.
• Lightly spray the cauliflower before cooking.
• Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick
Enjoy🙌🏼