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Honey Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Haley
Crispy cauliflower pieces tossed in an irresistible honey buffalo sauce!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cauliflower stalk
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • ½ cup hot sauce
  • 4 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp chili sauce
  • ¼ cup all purpose flour
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp paprika

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your air-fryer to 375 degrees F
  • Take cauliflower and cut stem. Once the stem is removed, break into bite sized pieces. 
  • In a medium sized pot boil water, the amount should be enough to fully cover the cauliflower pieces. 
  • Once the water is simmering, add in the cauliflower pieces and continue over heat for about 3 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, add water and ice. Once the 2 minutes have passed add the blanched cauliflower bites.
  • Once the cauliflower pieces are cooled, lay them onto a kitchen towel and pat dry.
  • In a small bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, 1 tsp garlic powder, pepper, salt and paprika and stir. Once combined, add water 2/3 tbsp at a time until the mixture resembles thick cornbread batter. 
  • Dip the pieces into the flour mixture and pop into the air-fryer for about 10 minutes or until golden and crispy turning every couple of minutes.
  • In a medium heat safe bowl, combine butter, 1 tsp garlic powder, honey, hot sauce, and chili sauce. Melt and stir the mixture. 
  • Once the cauliflower pieces are done cooking, add into the sauce mixture and toss. 
  • Plate and enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce!
Keyword buffalo, cauliflowe bites, cauliflower, honey, honey buffalo