Cauliflower Buffalo Bites with Blue Cheese Dressing
Cauliflower Buffalo Bites are the perfect finger food for your next gathering; they're easy to make and so flavorful with spicy buffalo sauce!
Equipment
- 1 Large mixing bowl
- 1 Baking sheet
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Measuring cups
- 1 Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower - cut into bite-sized florets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour - for batter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder - for flavor enhancement
- 1 teaspoon salt - to taste
- 1 cup water - to bind with flour
- 1 cup buffalo sauce - for coating
- 1/2 cup blue cheese - crumbled, for the dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise - to mix with blue cheese
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar - for acidity
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper - to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, salt, and water to create a batter.
- Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, allowing any excess to drip off.
- Arrange the battered florets on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Once baked, toss the cauliflower bites in buffalo sauce until well coated.
- For the blue cheese dressing, whisk together crumbled blue cheese, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and black pepper until combined.
- Serve the cauliflower buffalo bites warm with the blue cheese dressing on the side.
Notes
For extra crispy bites, try using panko breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs.
If you're looking for a milder flavor, reduce the amount of buffalo sauce.
Pair these bites with carrots and celery sticks for a classic combo!