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Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

These Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites are a delicious spicy appetizer, served with a homemade ranch dip.
Course Appetizers & Starters
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 349kcal
Author Michelle Ordever

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

  • 1 Tbsp sweet smoked paprika
  • 1 Tbsp ground cumin
  • ½ Tbsp granulated garlic
  • ⅓ cup/50g all-purpose plain flour
  • ¾ cup/195ml buttermilk
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 1 medium cauliflower leave removed and cut into florets
  • ½ cup/85ml hot sauce
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • Carrot and cucumber sticks to serve, optional

For the Ranch Dipping Sauce

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • ¼ Tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp dried chives
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • ½ tsp granulated garlic
  • ¼ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ⅛ tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Place the paprika, cumin, garlic, flour, and buttermilk into a large mixing bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste then whisk to create a smooth batter.
  • Add the cauliflower florets to the bowl of batter and mix coat the cauliflower well on all sides.
  • Place the battered cauliflower florets into the air fryer basket in a single layer, shaking off any excess batter if needed. Depending on the size of your basket, you have to cook in batches.
  • Cook in the air fryer at 200°C/400°F for 15-20 minutes, shaking/turning halfway through the cooking time.
  • Meanwhile, place the hot sauce, olive oil, and honey into a large mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
  • Add the cooked cauliflower to the bowl of hot honey sauce and toss to coat.
  • Return the coated cauliflower florets to the air fryer basket and cook for a further 5-10 minutes until hot and cooked through.
  • While the florets are having their second air frying, make the ranch dipping sauce by whisking the mayo, buttermilk, vinegar, chives, parsley, garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.
  • To serve, pile the buffalo cauliflower bites onto a serving platter with carrot and cucumber sticks, if using, and a small bowl of the dipping sauce. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 660mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 18g