By Fiona O Sullivan
Cauliflower Buffalo Bites with Ranch Dressing
8 steps
Prep:10minCook:27min
Crispy air-fried cauliflower florets coated in a seasoned batter and panko crumbs, tossed in Buffalo sauce, then served with a creamy herb ranch dressing.
Updated at: Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:42:19 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
66
Moderate
Glycemic Load
37
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories532.2 kcal (27%)
Total Fat29.7 g (42%)
Carbs55.2 g (21%)
Sugars6.2 g (7%)
Protein11 g (22%)
Sodium1134.6 mg (57%)
Fiber3.7 g (13%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
150gplain flour
1 teaspoononion powder
1 teaspoongarlic powder
1 teaspoonground cumin
1 teaspoonpaprika
Salt
ground black pepper
as desired
250mlmilk
100gpanko breadcrumbs
500gcauliflower
cut into 5cm florets
cooking spray
30mlsunflower oil
90mlBuffalo sauce
Ranch dressing
100mlmayonnaise
50mlmilk
1 tablespoonparsley
fresh, chopped
1 tablespoonchives
fresh chopped
Instructions
Step 1
In a large bowl, add flour, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in milk until a smooth batter is formed. In a separate large bowl, add breadcrumbs.
Step 2
One at a time, dip cauliflower florets into batter until evenly coated, shaking off any excess. Then place in the breadcrumbs and toss until well coated, pressing to adhere, if necessary.
Step 3
Insert crisper plate into air fryer drawer, then evenly coat with cooking spray. Place cauliflower bites in drawer, spray with cooking spray, then place drawer into unit.
Step 4
Select AIR FRY, set temperature to 170°C and set time to 15 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin cooking.
Step 5
While cauliflower cooks, prepare the Buffalo sauce. In a small bowl, whisk the oil and Buffalo sauce together.
Step 6
When cooking is complete, remove the drawer from the unit and using a silicone brush, cover each cauliflower floret with Buffalo sauce.
Step 7
Reinsert the drawer in the unit. Select AIR FRY, set temperature to 170°C, and set time to 12 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin cooking.
Step 8
When cooking is complete, serve the Buffalo cauliflower bites with ranch dressing.
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