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!

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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
Brand new

Say hello to BOSH! Ready Meals now at Tesco.

Packed with protein, loaded with plant goodness, and bursting with bold flavour, they’re the easiest way to bring epic plant-based energy to your dinner table.

Shop Now

BOSH! Ready Meals
Available at Tesco