Crunchy Buffalo Cauli Bites

Enjoy the satisfying crisp and smoky spice that buffalo wings are famous for, but coating delish, healthy cauliflower instead. If that wasn’t delectable enough, morsels of crisp sweet potato and our creamy ranch dressing will bring it home!

Crunchy Buffalo Cauli Bites

with a homemade ranch dressing, roast sweet potato & fresh chives

4.8

Hands on Time: 25 - 40 minutes

Overall Time: 45 - 60 minutes

Ingredients:

From your kitchen:

  • Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Water
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  1. ROAST ’EM UP

    Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the Sweet Potato chunks on a roasting tray. Coat in oil, season, and spread out on one side of the tray. Roast in the hot oven for 30-35 minutes. Place the cauliflower pieces in a bowl and coat in oil. Sprinkle over the Tapioca Flour and ¾ of the Buffalo Spice (or to taste). Toss with your hands until coated and there are no dry spots of flour or spice. Add more oil if necessary. Season to taste.

  2. RELAX UNTIL THE HALFWAY MARK

    When the Sweet Potato reaches the halfway mark, remove from the oven and give it a shift. Place the spiced cauliflower on the other side of the tray, spread out in a single layer, and return to the oven for the remaining cooking time. On completion, the cauliflower should be crisping up and the sweet potato should be cooked through and caramelised.

  3. WARMING Ranch Dressing

    Place a small pot over a medium heat with 15ml of oil. When hot, fry the remaining Buffalo Spice for 30-60 seconds until fragrant, shifting constantly. Add in the Ranch Dressing and ¾ of the chopped chives. Whisk together with the juice of 1 Lemon wedge and some seasoning to taste. Once well combined, remove the pot from the heat. Pop on a lid and set aside to keep warm until serving.

  4. CHAR THE GEMS

    Halve the lettuce head lengthways, keeping the stem intact. Gently rinse and pat dry. When the veggies have 5 minutes remaining, place a nonstick pan over a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, char the lettuce halves cut-side down for 2-3 minutes. Remove from the pan on completion and season.

  5. IT’S YOUR SERVE!

    Dish up the roast Sweet Potato, top with the crunchy cauli, and side with the charred lettuce. Garnish with the Lemon zest (to taste) and the Crispy Onions. Sprinkle over the remaining chives, cover in lashings of Ranch Dressing, and serve with a lemon wedge. Yeehaw!

  1. ROAST ’EM UP

    Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the Sweet Potato chunks on a roasting tray. Coat in oil, season, and spread out on one side of the tray. Roast in the hot oven for 30-35 minutes. Place the cauliflower pieces in a bowl and coat in oil. Sprinkle over the Tapioca Flour and ¾ of the Buffalo Spice (or to taste). Toss with your hands until coated and there are no dry spots of flour or spice. Add more oil if necessary. Season to taste.

  2. RELAX UNTIL THE HALFWAY MARK

    When the Sweet Potato reaches the halfway mark, remove from the oven and give it a shift. Place the spiced cauliflower on the other side of the tray, spread out in a single layer, and return to the oven for the remaining cooking time. On completion, the cauliflower should be crisping up and the sweet potato should be cooked through and caramelised.

  3. WARMING Ranch Dressing

    Place a small pot over a medium heat with 30ml of oil. When hot, fry the remaining Buffalo Spice for 30-60 seconds until fragrant, shifting constantly. Add in the Ranch Dressing and ¾ of the chopped chives. Whisk together with the juice of 2 Lemon wedges and some seasoning to taste. Once well combined, remove the pot from the heat. Pop on a lid and set aside to keep warm until serving.

  4. CHAR THE GEMS

    Halve the lettuce heads lengthways, keeping the stems intact. Gently rinse and pat dry. When the veggies have 5 minutes remaining, place a nonstick pan over a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, char the lettuce halves cut-side down for 2-3 minutes. Remove from the pan on completion and season.

  5. IT’S YOUR SERVE!

    Dish up the roast Sweet Potato, top with the crunchy cauli, and side with the charred lettuce. Garnish with the Lemon zest (to taste) and the Crispy Onions. Sprinkle over the remaining chives, cover in lashings of Ranch Dressing, and serve with a lemon wedge. Yeehaw!

  1. ROAST ’EM UP

    Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the Sweet Potato chunks on a roasting tray. Coat in oil, season, and spread out evenly. Roast in the hot oven for 35-40 minutes. Place the cauliflower pieces on a second roasting tray and coat in oil. Sprinkle over the Tapioca Flour and ¾ of the Buffalo Spice (or to taste). Toss with your hands until coated and there are no dry spots of flour or spice. Add more oil if necessary. Season to taste. Spread out in a single layer.

  2. RELAX UNTIL THE HALFWAY MARK

    When the Sweet Potato reaches the halfway mark, give it a shift and return to the oven. Pop in the tray of spiced cauliflower and cook for the remaining roasting time. On completion, the cauliflower should be crisping up and the sweet potato should be cooked through and caramelised.

  3. WARMING Ranch Dressing

    Place a small pot over a medium heat with 40ml of oil. When hot, fry the remaining Buffalo Spice for 30-60 seconds until fragrant, shifting constantly. Add in the Ranch Dressing and ¾ of the chopped chives. Whisk together with the juice of 3 Lemon wedges and some seasoning to taste. Once well combined, remove the pot from the heat. Pop on a lid and set aside to keep warm until serving.

  4. CHAR THE GEMS

    Halve the lettuce heads lengthways, keeping the stems intact. Gently rinse and pat dry. When the veggies have 5 minutes remaining, place a nonstick pan over a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, char the lettuce halves cut-side down for 2-3 minutes. Remove from the pan on completion and season.

  5. IT’S YOUR SERVE!

    Dish up the roast Sweet Potato, top with the crunchy cauli, and side with the charred lettuce. Garnish with the Lemon zest (to taste) and the Crispy Onions. Sprinkle over the remaining chives, cover in lashings of Ranch Dressing, and serve with a lemon wedge. Yeehaw!

  1. ROAST ’EM UP

    Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the Sweet Potato chunks on a roasting tray. Coat in oil, season, and spread out evenly. Roast in the hot oven for 35-40 minutes. Place the cauliflower pieces on a second roasting tray and coat in oil. Sprinkle over the Tapioca Flour and ¾ of the Buffalo Spice (or to taste). Toss with your hands until coated and there are no dry spots of flour or spice. Add more oil if necessary. Season to taste. Spread out in a single layer.

  2. RELAX UNTIL THE HALFWAY MARK

    When the Sweet Potato reaches the halfway mark, give it a shift and return to the oven. Pop in the tray of spiced cauliflower and cook for the remaining roasting time. On completion, the cauliflower should be crisping up and the sweet potato should be cooked through and caramelised.

  3. WARMING Ranch Dressing

    Place a small pot over a medium heat with 50ml of oil. When hot, fry the remaining Buffalo Spice for 30-60 seconds until fragrant, shifting constantly. Add in the Ranch Dressing and ¾ of the chopped chives. Whisk together with the juice of 4 Lemon wedges and some seasoning to taste. Once well combined, remove the pot from the heat. Pop on a lid and set aside to keep warm until serving.

  4. CHAR THE GEMS

    Halve the lettuce heads lengthways, keeping the stems intact. Gently rinse and pat dry. When the veggies have 5-10 minutes remaining, place a large, nonstick pan over a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, char the lettuce halves cut-side down for 2-3 minutes. Remove from the pan on completion and season.

  5. IT’S YOUR SERVE!

    Dish up the roast Sweet Potato, top with the crunchy cauli, and side with the charred lettuce. Garnish with the Lemon zest (to taste) and the Crispy Onions. Sprinkle over the remaining chives, cover in lashings of Ranch Dressing, and serve with a lemon wedge. Yeehaw!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the preparation time for Crunchy Buffalo Cauli Bites?

The preparation time for Crunchy Buffalo Cauli Bites with a homemade ranch dressing, roast sweet potato & fresh chives is between 25 and 40 minutes.

What is the total time required to make Crunchy Buffalo Cauli Bites with a homemade ranch dressing, roast sweet potato & fresh chives?

The total time required to make Crunchy Buffalo Cauli Bites with a homemade ranch dressing, roast sweet potato & fresh chives is between 45 and 60 minutes.

How many servings does Crunchy Buffalo Cauli Bites provide?

4 servings

What are the main ingredients in Crunchy Buffalo Cauli Bites?

Baby Gem Lettuce Head, Baby Gem Lettuce Heads, Buffalo Spice, Cauliflower Florets, Crispy Onions, Fresh Chives, Lemon, Lemons, Ranch Dressing, Sweet Potato, Tapioca Flour

What is the nutritional information of Crunchy Buffalo Cauli Bites?

Calories: 585, Carbs: 108 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 13 grams, Sugar: 24.3 grams, Salt: 841 grams

How do I prepare Crunchy Buffalo Cauli Bites?

RELAX UNTIL THE HALFWAY MARK: When the sweet potato reaches the halfway mark, remove from the oven and give it a shift. Place the spiced cauliflower on the other side of the tray, spread out in a single layer, and return to the oven for the remaining cooking time. On completion, the cauliflower should be crisping up and the sweet potato should be cooked through and caramelised. WARMING RANCH DRESSING: Place a small pot over a medium heat with 30ml of oil. When hot, fry the remaining buffalo spice for 30-60 seconds until fragrant, shifting constantly. Add in the ranch dressing and ¾ of the chopped chives. Whisk together with the juice of 2 lemon wedges and some seasoning to taste. Once well combined, remove the pot from the heat. Pop on a lid and set aside to keep warm until serving. CHAR THE GEMS: Halve the lettuce heads lengthways, keeping the stems intact. Gently rinse and pat dry. When the veggies have 5 minutes remaining, place a nonstick pan over a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, char the lettuce halves cut-side down for 2-3 minutes. Remove from the pan on completion and season. IT’S YOUR SERVE!: Dish up the roast sweet potato, top with the crunchy cauli, and side with the charred lettuce. Garnish with the lemon zest (to taste) and the crispy onions. Sprinkle over the remaining chives, cover in lashings of ranch dressing, and serve with a lemon wedge. Yeehaw! ROAST ’EM UP: Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the sweet potato chunks on a roasting tray. Coat in oil, season, and spread out on one side of the tray. Roast in the hot oven for 30-35 minutes. Place the cauliflower pieces in a bowl and coat in oil. Sprinkle over the tapioca flour and ¾ of the buffalo spice (or to taste). Toss with your hands until coated and there are no dry spots of flour or spice. Add more oil if necessary. Season to taste.

What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Crunchy Buffalo Cauli Bites?

Baby Gem Lettuce Head, Baby Gem Lettuce Heads, Buffalo Spice, Cauliflower Florets, Crispy Onions, Fresh Chives, Lemon, Lemons, Ranch Dressing, Sweet Potato, Tapioca Flour

How many calories does Crunchy Buffalo Cauli Bites have?

585 calories

How much fat content does Crunchy Buffalo Cauli Bites have?

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