Name: Honey Chipotle Air Fryer Cauliflower Bites
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 each large head cauliflower (cut into florets) (Source: 1 large head cauliflower (cut into florets)); 3/4 cup all purpose flour (Source: 3/4 cup all purpose flour); 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (Source: 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika); 1 tsp baking powder (Source: 1 tsp baking powder); 1/2 tsp garlic powder (Source: 1/2 tsp garlic powder); 1/2 tsp onion powder (Source: 1/2 tsp onion powder); 1/2 tsp kosher salt (Source: 1/2 tsp kosher salt); 1 cup beer (or seltzer/sparkling water) (Source: 1 cup beer (or seltzer/sparkling water)); 1/2 cup honey (Source: 1/2 cup honey); 3 Tbsp bbq sauce (Source: 3 Tbsp bbq sauce); 2 Tbsp water (Source: 2 Tbsp water); 1 tsp apple cider vinegar (Source: 1 tsp apple cider vinegar); 1 tsp chipotle chili powder (Source: 1 tsp chipotle chili powder); 1/4 tsp cayenne (or less, to taste) (Source: 1/4 tsp cayenne (or less, to taste))

Get to know the ingredients

large head cauliflower (cut into florets)

In the method: Add cauliflower florets to the mixing bowl and stir to coat.

smoked paprika

In the method: In a mixing bowl, add breading ingredients (flour, smoked paprika, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and beer), and stir until well combined.

baking powder

In the method: Line a baking sheet with a wire cooling rack and set next to the air fryer.

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Servings

Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.

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How to make it

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Preheat air fryer to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with a wire cooling rack and set next to the air fryer.
In a mixing bowl, add breading ingredients (flour, smoked paprika, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and beer), and stir until well combined.
Add cauliflower florets to the mixing bowl and stir to coat. Add breaded florets to prepared wire rack and allow excess batter to drip off.
Spray basket of air fryer with nonstick cooking spray, add cauliflower in a single layer (depending on the amount of cauliflower and size of your air fryer, you may need to do this in batches). Spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray and air fry for 10 minutes.
Flip cauliflower florets over and spray lightly again with nonstick cooking spray. Air fry another 5 minutes.
While cauliflower is finishing in the air fryer, add all sauce ingredients (honey, bbq sauce, water, vinegar, chipotle chili powder, cayenne), and either microwave for about 3 minutes, or heat in a small saucepan until sauce is a looser consistency so you can easily toss the cauliflower in it.
Remove cauliflower from the air fryer and toss in the sauce. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, or plain.

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The last little job

Finish as directed

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, or plain.

A little more help as you go

Prepare the first additions

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Check the air-fryer setup

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Prepare the sauce additions

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A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the air fryer, baking sheet, and saucepan. Start with this step: Preheat air fryer to 350°F.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Arrange the food as directed and check that the pan or basket has enough space.

What happens at the end?

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, or plain.

Is there another preparation step to plan for?

Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.

Additional recipe notes

Recipe cook and prep time does not include the amount of time needed for the air fryer to preheat, since that will vary from person to person. Deep Fried Instructions Add enough vegetable or peanut oil to fill a deep heavy bottomed pot by about 2 inches, and heat over MED heat until oil reaches about 350-375°F. While oil is preheating, line 2 baking sheets with 2 wire cooling racks. One is for letting the excess batter drip off, and the other is for placing the fried cauliflower on after they come out of the oil. Batter cauliflower as directed, letting the excess drip off, then add to the hot oil (I like to use stainless steel tongs, and add one floret at a time). Make sure not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for about 3-4 minutes per side, then transfer with a slotted spoon or spider to the wire rack. Toss with warmed sauce as directed. Oven Directions Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and spray liberally with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat oven to 450°F. Batter cauliflower as directed, letting the excess drip off on a wire rack. Transfer battered cauliflower to prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, flipping once halfway through. Toss with warmed sauce as directed.

Honey Chipotle Air Fryer Cauliflower Bites

1. Keep the specified layer

2. Cook in batches as directed

3. Remember the turn or stir

Get to know the ingredients

large head cauliflower (cut into florets)

smoked paprika

baking powder

Let’s make it

How to make it

Make room for Honey Chipotle Air Fryer Cauliflower Bites

Finish as directed

A little more help as you go

Prepare the first additions

Check the air-fryer setup

Prepare the sauce additions

A few questions you might have

How did this dish turn out?