Buffalo Cauliflower Bites with Ranch Dip
Crispy fried cauliflower tossed in tangy buffalo sauce, served with cool ranch and fresh veggie sticks. A TikTok-viral appetizer that's equally perfect as a light dinner or party snack.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 6g
Ingredients
- 1 medium head, cut into bite-size pieces cauliflower florets
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup buffalo sauce
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 2 stalks, cut into 3-inch pieces celery sticks
- 3 medium carrots, cut into 3-inch pieces carrot sticks
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 inches of oil in a deep skillet to 350°F, or until a flour pinch sizzles immediately.
- 2
Toss cauliflower florets with flour, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- 3
Working in batches, fry cauliflower 4–5 minutes until golden brown and edges crisp.
- 4
Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate, then toss warm cauliflower with buffalo sauce in a bowl.
- 5
Arrange sauced cauliflower on a platter with celery, carrot sticks, and ranch dip alongside.
Tools you’ll need
- deep skillet or Dutch oven
- cooking thermometer
- paper towels
- tongs or slotted spoon
- medium mixing bowl
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