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buffalo cauliflower bites on a tray

Spicy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

This spicy buffalo cauliflower bites cooked to perfection in the air fryer for a tasty vegetarian snack.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Buffalo Cauliflower BItes Air Fryer
Servings: 4
Calories: 232kcal
Author: Anne Lawton
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Ingredients

  • 1 head of cauliflower
  • 1 cup flour all purpse
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup hot sauce such as Frank's

Instructions

  • Rinse and cut 1 head of cauliflower into bite sized pieces about 1 1/2 to 2 inches in size.
  • In a large bowl, mix 1 cup flour, 1 teaspoon garlic powder,1 teaspoon paprika and 1 cup water together to make a batter.
  • Add the cauliflower to the batter in the bowl and stir until the pieces are well coated with the batter (you may have to do this in batches for a larger head of cauliflower).
  • Remove the cauliflower florets from the batter with a slotted spoon, and arrange them onto the tray or basket of the air fryer.
  • Set the air fryer to 20 minutes at 400 degrees.
  • While the cauliflower is cooking, melt3 tablespoons unsalted butter and stir in 1/2 cup hot sauce
  • Use a pastry to brush the hot sauce mixture onto the cauliflower pieces making sure all sides are covered. You can adjust the amount of hot sauce to your taste.
  • Cook for 10 minutes longer depending on how you like the texture of the cauliflower.

Notes

Oven Method:
Arrange the batter coated cauliflower in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake the cauliflower bites at 400 for 15 minutes. Brush on the hot sauce and butter mixture and bake 10 to 15 minutes longer.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 842mg | Potassium: 529mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 557IU | Vitamin C: 92mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used

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