Description
Buffalo Cauliflower Bites with Blue Cheese Dip are irresistible!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head of cauliflower, broken into small florets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sparkling water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup spicy buffalo sauce
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- For the Creamy Blue Cheese Dip:
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by heating your oven to 450°F and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sparkling water, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, sea salt, and black pepper, whisking until you achieve a smooth batter.
- Gently fold in the cauliflower florets, ensuring they are thoroughly coated in the batter.
- Arrange the battered cauliflower in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, flipping the pieces halfway through to achieve an even golden brown color.
- While the cauliflower is baking, whip up the creamy blue cheese dip. In a separate bowl, mix together the crumbled blue cheese, Greek yogurt, buttermilk, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Once the cauliflower has baked for 20 minutes, take it out and drizzle the spicy buffalo sauce over the top, tossing to ensure each piece is well-coated. Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cauliflower is crispy and vibrant.
- Serve the spicy cauliflower crunch hot, accompanied by the creamy blue cheese dip for dipping.
Notes
- For an extra kick, feel free to add more buffalo sauce before serving.
- You can also swap the blue cheese for a zesty ranch dressing if you prefer.
- For a gluten-free alternative, simply use a gluten-free flour blend instead of all-purpose flour.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg