Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites with Blue Cheese Dip
These crispy buffalo cauliflower bites are the perfect party appetizer or game day snack. They're made with a combination of almond flour and tapioca flour, which gives them a crispy outer coating. The buffalo sauce is made with a blend of hot sauce, butter, and spices. The blue cheese dip is creamy and tangy, and it's the perfect complement to the spicy cauliflower bites.
Buffalo cauliflower bites are a relatively new dish, but they've quickly become a favorite among vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. The dish is thought to have originated in Buffalo, New York, in the early 2000s. There are many different stories about how the dish came to be, but the most popular story is that it was created by a chef at a local restaurant who was looking for a vegetarian alternative to chicken wings. The chef experimented with different ingredients and flavors, and eventually came up with the recipe for buffalo cauliflower bites. The dish quickly became a hit at the restaurant, and it soon spread to other restaurants in Buffalo and beyond. Today, buffalo cauliflower bites are a popular appetizer and snack food all over the world.
Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites with Blue Cheese Dip Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites with Blue Cheese Dip Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites with Blue Cheese Dip Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites with Blue Cheese Dip
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 cup tapioca flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower florets, almond flour, tapioca flour, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
  3. Spread the cauliflower florets in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  4. Air fry for 15-20 minutes, or until the cauliflower is golden brown and crispy.
  5. While the cauliflower is cooking, make the blue cheese dip by combining the blue cheese crumbles, sour cream, mayonnaise, and chives in a small bowl.
  6. Season the dip with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve the crispy buffalo cauliflower bites with the blue cheese dip.
  8. Enjoy!
Why It Works
  • The combination of almond flour and tapioca flour gives the cauliflower bites a crispy outer coating.
  • The buffalo sauce is made with a blend of hot sauce, butter, and spices, which gives it a flavorful and spicy kick.
  • The blue cheese dip is creamy and tangy, and it's the perfect complement to the spicy cauliflower bites.