Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
I think boneless buffalo wings and cauliflower are two of my favorite foods, so you can’t go wrong with combining the two! This make a perfect appetizer or addition to a game day feast!
Ingredients:
1 head cauliflower, chopped into florets
1 cup almond flour
2 Tbs cornstarch
1 Tbs nutritional yeast
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt + more for sprinkling on cauliflower
Pinch of pepper for sprinkling on cauliflower
2 eggs, whisked
1/4 cup+ 1 Tbs buffalo sauce ( I used Frank’s Red Hot Wings sauce)
Drizzle or spritz of avocado oil
Insturctions:
If using the oven- Preheat to 425 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. If you have a cooling rack that is oven safe, you can place that over the parchment paper; it will help the cauliflower crisp up even more.
Add cauliflower florets to a large mixing bowl and season with a bit of salt and pepper. Toss to combine and set aside. (Reserve large mixing bowl for use later.)
Crack eggs into a shallow bowl and whisk until combined. Set aside.
Next, prepare coating by adding almond flour, cornstarch, nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, garlic powder and salt to a shallow dish (shallow enough to dip the cauliflower in) and set aside.
Dip a few cauliflower florets at a time in the eggs, ensuring all sides are well coated. Then shake off excess. Transfer the cauliflower to the almond flour coating and toss until thoroughly coated.
Oven method: Transfer cauliflower to your prepared baking sheet (with or without a cooling rack). Finally, drizzle or spritz with a little avocado oil to help them crisp up. Bake for ~20 minutes or until the cauliflower appears golden brown.
Air fryer method: Add cauliflower to the air fryer basket. Cook at 400 degrees F for ~15 minutes until golden brown.
Transfer cooked cauliflower to the large mixing bowl and top with the buffalo sauce. Gently toss to combine, then serve immediately with a side of your favorite ranch or blue cheese dressing. Enjoy!
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