Cauliflower Bites

Servings:Makes 8 servingsServing Size:1/2 cup bitesRecipe Cost:$3.87Cost per Serving:$0.48

Ingredients:
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 tablespoons Buffalo sauce
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Prepare a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
- Wash hands with warm water and soap, scrubbing for at least 20 seconds.
- Gently rub cauliflower under cool, running water before preparing.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, water, garlic powder, and Buffalo sauce. Stir until smooth.
- Gently fold in cauliflower florets to evenly coat with batter.
- Arrange florets in a single layer on the baking sheet. Do not overcrowd the pan (use two pans if needed). Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter and olive oil.
- Remove pan from oven. Drizzle the melted butter and oil mixture over the cauliflower. Gently toss until evenly coated.
- Return tray to oven to bake for another 20 minutes or until the cauliflower begins to crisp.
- Serve with your favorite dressing and a few dashes of Buffalo sauce, if desired. Refrigerate
leftovers within 2 hours.
Source: Jacqui Denegri, Fayette County NEP Assistant Senior, University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension
Tips
Air Fryer Version
- Follow steps 2-5 above.
- Make one layer of florets in the air fryer basket.
- Set the air fryer to 355 degrees F for 12 minutes, tossing florets halfway through.
- Remove to bowl.
- Drizzle melted butter and olive oil over the cauliflower.
- Return florets to air fryer basket. Cook again at 355 degrees F for 5 to 7 more minutes or until florets begin to crisp.
- Repeat steps to cook the remaining florets.
- Serve with your favorite dressing and a few dashes of Buffalo sauce, if desired. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Nutrition facts per serving: 100 calories; 5g total fat; 1.5g saturated fat; 0g trans fat; 5mg cholesterol; 220mg sodium; 11g total carbohydrate; 2g dietary fiber; 2g total sugars; 0g added sugars; 3g protein; 0% Daily Value of vitamin D; 2% Daily Value of calcium; 6% Daily Value of iron; 6% Daily Value of potassium