Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
Servings: 6
Calories: 70kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh cauliflower flowerets about 1/2 head of cauliflower
- 1 ea egg
- ½ cup hot Buffalo sauce like Frank's
- 1 ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (or air fryer to400°F*). If you have a convection oven, heat it to 400°F. Place the rack in the middle of the oven.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the cauliflower into flowerets, no more than 2-inch pieces.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the egg until well-blended. Add the buffalo sauce and whisk.
- Place the panko in a separate bowl or plate.
- In batches, toss the cauliflower in the egg and buffalo sauce and coat it thoroughly and then let the excess sauce drip off.
- Place the cauliflower in the breadcrumbs and toss to coat. Then place them on the baking sheet, leaving at least 1-inch space around each piece.
- When all are coated with breadcrumbs, place the baking sheet in the middle of the oven and cook for 20 minutes, flipping the cauliflower ½ way through. The edges should be lightly browned and the stems soft when pierced with a knife.
- Serve with a side of ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Notes
*If using an air fryer, place the coated cauliflower in the basket of the air fryer, being careful not to overcrowd it. You want the air to move around each piece of cauliflower. You’ll likely have to cook multiple batches. Cook for 12 – 15 minutes, tossing ½ way through. Cook time depends on your air fryer so check it after 12 minutes so you don’t overcook them.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 680mg | Potassium: 225mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg