Description
🔥 Crunchy, spicy, and packed with flavor, these Buffalo Cauliflower Bites are a guilt-free twist on classic wings—perfect for satisfying cravings without the extra calories! 🌱✨
🌟 Loaded with fiber and nutrients, this tasty snack is easy to make, customizable in spice level, and pairs perfectly with ranch or blue cheese dressing! 🍽️🔥
Ingredients
Cauliflower florets
All-purpose flour (or gluten-free alternative)
Milk or water (or plant-based alternative)
Buffalo sauce
Butter (or plant-based butter)
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Paprika
Salt
Black pepper
Baking powder (optional, for extra crispiness)
Oil spray (for baking or air frying)
Ranch or blue cheese dressing (for dipping, optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) or set your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets.
3. In a bowl, mix flour, milk or water, and spices to create a smooth batter.
4. Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, ensuring an even coat.
5. Arrange the coated florets on a lined baking sheet or in the air fryer basket.
6. Bake for 20-30 minutes, flipping halfway, or air fry for 15-20 minutes until crispy.
7. In a separate bowl, combine melted butter with buffalo sauce.
8. Toss the crispy cauliflower bites in the buffalo sauce mixture until fully coated.
9. (Optional) For extra crispiness, return the cauliflower to the oven or air fryer for a few more minutes.
10. Serve immediately with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
Notes
For extra crispiness, try coating the cauliflower florets twice—dip them in the batter, let them cook partially, then coat them again before finishing the baking or air frying process.
Adjust the spice level to your preference by mixing different amounts of buffalo sauce and butter or adding extra seasonings like garlic powder or smoked paprika.
Serve the buffalo cauliflower bites immediately after cooking for the best texture, and pair them with ranch or blue cheese dressing to balance out the heat.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked or Air Fried
- Cuisine: American