In this article, we will provide you with a detailed and easy-to-follow recipe for Nashville hot cauliflower bites, a delicious and crispy appetizer or snack inspired by the famous Nashville hot chicken. Prepared using tender cauliflower florets coated in a flavorful blend of spices, this recipe promises a delightful balance of heat, spice, and tang. Suitable for both vegetarian and meat-loving individuals, these cauliflower bites are sure to become a favorite. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this irresistible recipe that combines the thrill of Nashville hot chicken with the health benefits of cauliflower.
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NASHVILLE HOT CAULIFLOWER BITES RECIPE BY TASTY
These air fryer Nashville hot cauliflower bites feature all the heat and crunch without any of the meat! The combination of crispy cauliflower and spicy chili oil makes this a savory snack perfect for any occasion.
Provided by Aleya Zenieris
Categories Lunch
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Make the spice mix: In a small bowl, whisk together the paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, mustard powder, black pepper, and onion powder.
- Add the cauliflower florets to a large bowl and sprinkle with the salt and 2 tablespoons of the spice mix, tossing to coat the cauliflower completely. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
- Make the batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, flour, and hot sauce until smooth.
- Add a cauliflower floret to the batter and toss to coat completely.
- Shake off any excess batter and dip the cauliflower into the panko bread crumbs tossing to coat completely.
- Spray the air fryer basket with nonstick spray. Add the cauliflower in a single layer, working in batches if necessary. Fry until golden and crispy, about 15 minutes.
- Make the spicy oil: In a small saucepan, combine 1 tablespoon of the spice mix, the sugar, and canola oil. Cook over medium heat, stirring, for about 2 minutes, until the sugar dissolves.
- Drizzle the crispy cauliflower with the spicy oil and sprinkle with the remaining spice mix.
- Serve with white bread and dill pickle chips.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 5 grams
HOT CAULIFLOWER WINGS
Spicy and crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside. Serve these cauliflower wings with a vegan ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Provided by Shannan Labrador
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Cauliflower Roasted
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix flour, paprika, salt, and pepper together. Add enough almond milk to create a slightly thick, soupy texture.
- Place bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Dip cauliflower pieces one at a time into the batter, then roll in bread crumbs. Place on the prepared cookie sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until starting to brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
- While 'wings' are baking, melt margarine and whisk together with hot sauce.
- Reduce oven temperature to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Dip 'wings' into the sauce and place back on the cookie sheet; continue baking for 10 to 15 minutes. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.5 calories, Carbohydrate 28.4 g, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 1233 mg, Sugar 4.7 g
EXTRA CRISPY SPICY FRIED CAULIFLOWER RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: large cauliflower, celery salt, dried oregano, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, soy milk, apple cider vinegar, hot sauce, vegetable oil
Provided by Gwenaelle Le Cochennec
Categories Sides
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cut the cauliflower in large florets. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the celery salt, oregano, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- In a medium bowl, add half of the spice mix to the flour.
- Add the cornstarch and mix.
- In a separate medium bowl, combine the soy milk, apple cider vinegar, and hot sauce. Whisk.
- Pour the remaining spice mix over the cauliflower florets and mix.
- Pour the milk mixture over the cauliflower and mix well until they are coated.
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour minimum.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan until it reaches 350°F (180°C).
- Toss each cauliflower floret in the flour mixture until well-coated, shaking off any excess. Dip them back in the remaining soy milk mixture in the bowl where they marinated, then again in the flour mixture.
- Fry the cauliflower for 4-5 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain the pieces on a wire or paper towels. Let cool 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Carbohydrate 70 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 5 grams
NASHVILLE HOT CAULIFLOWER BITES
A healthy alternative to traditional Nashville hot chicken and wings with none of the guilt.
Provided by Paula
Categories Appetizer
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Cut the cauliflower into florets. Line a sheet pan or baking dish with parchment paper. Make sure the pan is large enough that the cauliflower is spread in a single layer and not touching. Use two pan if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Sodium 641 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 8 g, UnsaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving
AIR FRYER BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER BITES
You know you've reached buffalo cauliflower perfection when everyone proclaims these bites "as good as the best wings ever!" And that's no big surprise: Cauliflower florets have the same crispy "fried" exterior and piquant buffalo flavor as the classic chicken variety. The secret lies in double breading each floret in cheesy breadcrumbs, then carefully coating every nook and cranny with nonstick spray. Serve this appetizer with your favorite ranch or blue cheese dressing and watch it disappear in minutes.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Spray the basket of a 6-quart air fryer with cooking spray and set aside.
- Arrange the cauliflower on a baking sheet and set up a breading station next to it: Fill one shallow bowl with the Parmesan breadcrumbs, another shallow bowl with the panko breadcrumbs and third shallow bowl with the eggs and milk. Whisk together the eggs and milk together until combined.
- Working with several cauliflower florets at a time, roll them in the egg mixture until fully coated, shake off excess egg, then roll them in the Parmesan breadcrumbs until fully coated. Roll them in the egg mixture a second time, shaking off excess egg, and finally, roll them in the panko breadcrumbs until fully coated. Transfer the breaded pieces back to the baking sheet. Repeat until all the cauliflower florets are breaded.
- Preheat an air fryer to 370 degrees F. Preheat your oven to 250 degrees F.
- Pick up each cauliflower floret and spray it all over with nonstick spray, making sure to coat every nook and cranny. Arrange some of the florets in a single layer in the air fryer basket without touching (you will probably have to work in two batches). Air fry the florets, flipping them once, until golden and crispy, about 12 minutes. Transfer the cooked cauliflower to a baking sheet and place in the oven to keep warm. Air fry the remaining cauliflower.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large, shallow microwave-safe bowl, about 1 minute. Whisk in the hot sauce. Add the cauliflower to the bowl and toss to combine with the hot sauce until fully coated.
- For the crispiest results, serve the bites immediately sprinkled with chives with the dressing alongside. As the bites sit, they'll become slightly less crispy, just like wings, but they'll still be just as tasty.
Tips:
- For a crispy coating, double-coat the cauliflower florets in the flour mixture.
- Use a deep fryer or a large pot filled with oil to fry the cauliflower florets. This will help them cook evenly.
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before adding the cauliflower florets. This will prevent them from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- Fry the cauliflower florets in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot. This will help them cook evenly.
- Once the cauliflower florets are fried, drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve the cauliflower florets immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
This Nashville Hot Cauliflower Bites recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. The cauliflower florets are coated in a flavorful breading and then fried until golden brown. The result is a crispy, flavorful bite that is sure to please everyone. Serve the cauliflower bites with your favorite dipping sauce for a complete meal.
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