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
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Orshi Noor
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cauliflower, but these cauliflower bites were surprisingly good! I'll definitely be making them again.
mhdi 17
[email protected]These cauliflower bites are the perfect party food. They're easy to make, they're always a hit, and they're delicious.
Noor Nabi
[email protected]I love that these cauliflower bites are a healthier alternative to traditional chicken wings. They're just as delicious, but they're much better for you.
Amanda Ncanana
[email protected]These cauliflower bites are my new favorite appetizer! They're crispy, flavorful, and the perfect amount of spicy.
Sara Sy
[email protected]I've made these cauliflower bites several times, and they're always a hit! They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.
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[email protected]These cauliflower bites were a lot of work, and they didn't taste that great. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.
Soneya Sumbal
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cauliflower bites didn't turn out crispy. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Eli Jollie
[email protected]These cauliflower bites were a disappointment. They were soggy and the sauce was bland.
Masud Uddin Mahmood Hetu
[email protected]The cauliflower bites were good, but the sauce was a bit too spicy for me.
Nonja Mayeki
[email protected]These cauliflower bites were a bit too oily for my taste. I think I would try baking them next time.
Joyce Kelly
[email protected]I made these cauliflower bites for my family, and they loved them! They said they were the best cauliflower bites they've ever had.
Jit Saha
[email protected]These cauliflower bites were a great way to use up some leftover cauliflower. They were easy to make and turned out delicious.
Robert Akileng
[email protected]I wasn't sure how these cauliflower bites would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised! They were crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was just the right amount of spicy.
Prem Chauhan
[email protected]These cauliflower bites were a bit too spicy for my taste, but they were still very good. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper if you don't like spicy food.
hager elsaid
[email protected]I loved the crispy texture of these cauliflower bites. The sauce was also very flavorful.
Wasif Haneef
[email protected]These cauliflower bites were easy to make and turned out great! I used a store-bought Nashville hot sauce, and it worked perfectly.
Tuqir Mushtaq
[email protected]The cauliflower bites were delicious! The sauce was a little too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed them.
N_H MiRaj
[email protected]These cauliflower bites were so good! The sauce was flavorful and had just the right amount of heat. I will definitely be making these again.
Mi Ka
[email protected]I made these cauliflower bites for a party, and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them, even the people who don't usually like cauliflower.
Ambika Basnet
[email protected]These cauliflower bites were a hit! They were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sauce was perfectly spicy. I served them with ranch dressing for dipping, and they were delicious.