Air Fried Buffalo Cauliflower Bites with Blue Cheese Dressing (Weight Watchers-Friendly)
Air Fried Buffalo Cauliflower Bites with Blue Cheese Dressing (Weight Watchers-Friendly)
Ingredients:
For the Cauliflower Bites:
1 head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
1 tablespoon melted butter (use light butter for fewer points)
For the Blue Cheese Dressing:
1 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt (0 points)
1 tablespoon low-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Ranch dressing mix
1 tablespoon crumbled blue cheese
Instructions:
- Prepare the Cauliflower Bites:
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, water, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until a smooth batter forms.
Add the cauliflower florets to the batter, tossing to coat evenly.
Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place the coated cauliflower florets in a single layer in the basket. You may need to work in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
Air fry the cauliflower for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the cauliflower is crispy and golden brown.
In a separate bowl, mix the hot sauce and melted butter. Toss the air-fried cauliflower in the buffalo sauce mixture until well coated.
- Prepare the Blue Cheese Dressing:
In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, low-fat mayonnaise, Ranch dressing mix, and crumbled blue cheese. Mix until well combined.
- Serve:
Serve the buffalo cauliflower bites hot with the blue cheese dressing on the side.
Nutritional Information & Weight Watchers Points:
Cauliflower Bites:
Calories: ~150 per serving (1/4 of the recipe)
WW Points: ~3-4 points per serving (check the specific brand of ingredients used for exact points)
Blue Cheese Dressing:
Calories: ~20 per tablespoon
WW Points: ~1-2 points per tablespoon
For the most accurate points calculation, input the specific ingredients and quantities into the Weight Watchers recipe builder.