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Copycat Buffalo Wild Wings Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Copycat Buffalo Wild Wings Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

5 from 4 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Description

Crispy, spicy, and easy Copycat Buffalo Wild Wings Buffalo Cauliflower Bites you can make at home. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or game day treat!

Ingredients 

Cauliflower Ingredients:

  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Buffalo Sauce Ingredients:

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 tablespoons butter, unsalted
  • 1 cup Frank's Red Hot Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Louisiana Hot Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

Serve With:

  • 1 cup Blue Cheese Dressing
  • 1 cup celery sticks
  • 1 cup carrot sticks

Instructions

  • Wash and cut 1 head cauliflower into florets.
  • Add 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper to a bowl and mix.
  • Toss cauliflower in the spices.
  • Add minced 3 cloves garlic to a small saucepan over medium heat. Sauté 30 seconds. Then, add 4 tablespoons butter, 1 cup Frank's Red Hot Sauce, 1/4 cup Louisiana Hot Sauce and juice from 2 tablespoons lime juice. Bring to a simmer and lower heat—Cook for 5 minutes. 
  • In a medium bowl, add 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup buttermilk and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper. Whisk to combine, then toss the cauliflower until evenly coated. 
  • Place cauliflower (in a single layer) in the air fryer basket. Set to 400 degrees F, air fryer setting, and cook for 7 minutes.
  • Turn cauliflower over and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Remove cauliflower and toss in the Buffalo sauce. 
  • Serve immediately with 1 cup Blue Cheese Dressing, 1 cup celery sticks, and 1 cup carrot sticks.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 337kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 11gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 3035mgPotassium: 745mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 6091IUVitamin C: 86mgCalcium: 175mgIron: 2mg