Cauliflower Bites

Crispy Cayenne Cauliflower Buffalo Bites

  • Not too tricky
  • 0:30m
  • 16 ingredients

These spicy, Crispy Cauliflower Buffalo Bites are an absolute must-try. Made super easy in the Cuisinart Air Fryer Oven, they’re ready in no time and taste absolutely banging!

Serves: 4

Ingredients

1 large head of cauliflower

  • For the crumb
  • 200g Sourdough or other bread
  • 2 tsp cayenne
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp salt

For the batter

  • 150g plain flour
  • 300ml plant-based milk
  • 2 tsp cayenne
  • ½ tsp salt

For the Buffalo Sauce

  • 120g dairy-free butter
  • 250g buffalo hot sauce

To serve

  • Plant-based ranch sauce
  • Extra hot sauce
  • Fresh chives

Before you start

Cuisinart Easy Prep Pro | Cuisinart Air Fryer Oven

Step 1

Prep the cauliflower

  • Prep the cauliflower into florets and cut the stem into bite-sized pieces

Ingredients

  • For the crumb
  • 200g Sourdough or other bread
  • 2 tsp cayenne
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 150g plain flour
  • 300ml plant-based milk
  • 2 tsp cayenne
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 120g dairy-free butter
  • 250g buffalo hot sauce
  • Plant-based ranch sauce
  • Extra hot sauce
  • Fresh chives

Step 2

Make breadcrumbs

  • Add the bread, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and paprika to the Cuisinart Easy Prep Pro
  • Pulse until you have a fine crumb
  • Pour the spiced breadcrumbs into a large bowl

Ingredients

  • For the crumb
  • 200g Sourdough or other bread
  • 2 tsp cayenne
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 150g plain flour
  • 300ml plant-based milk
  • 2 tsp cayenne
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 120g dairy-free butter
  • 250g buffalo hot sauce
  • Plant-based ranch sauce
  • Extra hot sauce
  • Fresh chives

Step 3

Make batter

  • Put the flour, plant-based milk, cayenne pepper and salt and pepper into a separate large bowl and whisk to a batter

Ingredients

  • For the crumb
  • 200g Sourdough or other bread
  • 2 tsp cayenne
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 150g plain flour
  • 300ml plant-based milk
  • 2 tsp cayenne
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 120g dairy-free butter
  • 250g buffalo hot sauce
  • Plant-based ranch sauce
  • Extra hot sauce
  • Fresh chives

Step 4

Coat cauliflower

  • Preheat the Cuisinart Air Fryer to 200ºC
  • Tip the cauliflower into the batter and toss to coat
  • Transfer to the bowl of breadcrumbs, a few pieces at a time, and toss gently until well coated
  • Spread the cauliflower pieces over the Cuisinart Air Fryer tray and spray with oil
  • Cook for 20 minutes until golden and crispy

Ingredients

  • For the crumb
  • 200g Sourdough or other bread
  • 2 tsp cayenne
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 150g plain flour
  • 300ml plant-based milk
  • 2 tsp cayenne
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 120g dairy-free butter
  • 250g buffalo hot sauce
  • Plant-based ranch sauce
  • Extra hot sauce
  • Fresh chives

Step 5

Make Buffalo Sauce

  • Meanwhile, melt the dairy-free butter in the microwave and stir in the hot sauce
  • Transfer to a large bowl for tossing

Ingredients

  • For the crumb
  • 200g Sourdough or other bread
  • 2 tsp cayenne
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 150g plain flour
  • 300ml plant-based milk
  • 2 tsp cayenne
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 120g dairy-free butter
  • 250g buffalo hot sauce
  • Plant-based ranch sauce
  • Extra hot sauce
  • Fresh chives

Step 6

Add the cooked cauliflower to the hot sauce and toss well to coat and carefully roll the cauliflower around until the pieces are fully coated

  • Put the tray back in the oven for 5-10 minutes, until a sharp knife glides into the thickest parts of the cauliflower and the outsides are really golden brown and crispy

Ingredients

  • For the crumb
  • 200g Sourdough or other bread
  • 2 tsp cayenne
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 150g plain flour
  • 300ml plant-based milk
  • 2 tsp cayenne
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 120g dairy-free butter
  • 250g buffalo hot sauce
  • Plant-based ranch sauce
  • Extra hot sauce
  • Fresh chives

Step 7

Serve the cauliflower wings

  • Serve hot, sprinkle with the chives and with the ranch dip on the side

Ingredients

  • For the crumb
  • 200g Sourdough or other bread
  • 2 tsp cayenne
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 150g plain flour
  • 300ml plant-based milk
  • 2 tsp cayenne
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 120g dairy-free butter
  • 250g buffalo hot sauce
  • Plant-based ranch sauce
  • Extra hot sauce
  • Fresh chives