BBQ CAULIFLOWER BITES [AIP RECIPE]

Key Takeaways

• Instead of servings chicken wings with BBQ, how about serving BBQ Cauliflower Bites? These taste much better and are also healthier.
• Cauliflower has very few calories, is packed with nutrients, and takes on flavor, making it ideal for BBQ-styled bites.
• Instead of frying the cauliflower, baking produces a crispy texture without unhealthy fats.
• The recipe uses cassava flour and coconut aminos, making it gluten-free and AIP-friendly.
• With customizable spice levels and dipping sauces, these bites can satisfy a wide range of tastes at any gathering.

Why Cauliflower? A Surprising Game Day Hero

I understand what you’re on cauliflower. Is it really that’s sell that cauliflower is the most boring vegetable ever? But wait, listen to me cauliflower is, in fact, great for preparing healthier spin-offs of comfort dishes.

First, although low in fat and calories, cauliflower is an excellent source of fiber, vitamins C and K, cold-fighting nutrients, and minerals.

It is one of the “surprising foods”.

It is somewhat incredible that humans can absorb flavours, an important aspect when trying to recreate the sensation of a tangy, brisk BBQ.

Cauliflower is another amazing vegetable that everyone loves.

You can boil it, mash it, bake it, and yes, even turn it into crispy” barbeque bites.” (“Won’t you want to eat the wings after having these BBQ Cauliflower Bites? They are that delicious.

How to Make BBQ Cauliflowers Here Is Complete Recipe

Let’s get down to the good stuff: the actual cooking. If you’re not a professional in the kitchen, don’t worry this recipe is really easy to make.

The best part is that there’s no deep frying involved, so your kitchen won’t be a greasy mess. You’ll only need simple ingredients to get started.

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 450°F. The oven needs to be hot in order to make the crust even better.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
3. Cut the cauliflower into small, bite-sized pieces. The smaller they are, the crispier they’ll become.
4. To make the batter, mix the flour, water, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth.
5. Coating the caucus is not a trick here; dip each piece of the cauliflower into its batter. The batter provides them with that crispy coating; hence, do not add too little!
6. Bake the cauliflower. It is best to place the seasoned cauliflower on a baking sheet in a single layer without them touching each other (this improves their crispiness).
7. Bake for 20 – 25 minutes, turning them once around halfway until the florets become dry and golden brown.
8. Prepare the BBQ sauce. To make the caulking, combine oil, hot sauce, cinnamon, coconut aminos, and honey syrup in a bowl. Let).
9. Let your sweet tooth do the sweetening, or add more spice.
10. Coat the cauliflower in BBQ sauce. When baking is done, cover it again in BBQ sauce. You can even pop it back in the oven for a couple more minutes and adjust it just a bit further to a bit more sauce.

Nutritional Benefits of BBQ Cauliflower Bites

This BBQ Cauliflower Bite is not only delicious but also healthy.

Catherine Lee discusses the nutritional breakdown of one serving of these bites, which consists of roughly 6-8 pieces.

Nutritional Information	Amount
Calories	140 kcal
Total Fat	10 g (mostly from healthy oils)
Saturated Fat	8.5 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Sodium	65 mg
Total Carbohydrates	13 g
Dietary Fiber	It’s
Sugars	7.5 g

Tips for Perfecting Your BBQ Cauliflower

I’ve peaked this recipe to make it even better, and I want to share a few tips to take your BBQ Cauliflower Bites to the next level:

• Soak the cauliflower in water for about 10 minutes before cooking. This will ensure that the cauliflower is evenly cooked and also provides a nice crisp.
• Add a little baking powder to the batter. his will help crisp up the cauliflower bites during baking.
• Place a rack over the baking sheet. his helps to make it evaporate, as moisture evaporates will evaporate, and air and the cauliflower.
• Spray the coated cauliflower lightly with oil before placing it in the oven. This yields a crunchy result without deep-frying the cauliflower.
• Add some spices. If I want to spice things up, I add a bit of cumin or smoked paprika to the batter.
• Allow the cauliflower bites to rest before tossing them in BBQ sauce. This prevents them from becoming too soggy.
• Adjust the heat. I prefer some sauces; conversely, if you are like me and prefer a light taste, balance hot sauce with something lower on the spice scale.
• Dunk them into a sauce of your choice. They are delicious on their own, but I love enjoying these bites with ranch or a creamy avocado dip to balance the heat from the BBQ sauce.

The Benefits of Cauliflower as a Healthy Alternative

Although BBQ bites do not use cauliflower as an ingredient, which may seem incomprehensible, Cauliflower is a powerhouse of nutrients and is quite a lot more than just cute. It is also good for health.

Nutritional Benefits

Low in Calories: One cup of cauliflower has only about 25 calories, which is ideal for someone who is conscious about calorie intake since they will not have to skip it all the time.

Rich in Fiber: It is strong in fiber, which is good for digestion and helps curb hunger longer.

Packed with Vitamins: Cauliflower contains vitamins C, K, and B6, which are beneficial to the functioning of the immune system, bones, and brain, respectively.

Antioxidants and Anti-inflammatory cauliflower dish: Dish oxidants may help to stave off chronic disease & inflammation.

Nutritional Breakdown: Traditional BBQ Wings vs. BBQ Cauliflower Bites

If you’re wondering why you should swap out traditional wings for cauliflower, let’s compare the two side-by-side. BQ chicken wings may be delicious, but they contain a high dose of unhealthy fats, sugars, and calories.

Nutritional Element	Traditional BBQ Wings (6 pcs)	BBQ Cauliflower Bites (6 pcs)
Calories	430 kcal	140 kcal
Total Fat	28 g	10 g
Saturated Fat	9 g	8.5 g
Cholesterol	160 mg	0 mg
Sodium	1600 mg	65 mg
Total Carbohydrates	15 g	13 g
Sugars	12 g	7.5 g

As you can see, BBQ Cauliflower Bites offer a fraction of the calories, fat, and sodium, making them a much healthier option Cauliflowers in the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) Diet

The AIP diet heavily relies on Cauliflower since it is a nutrient-rich, anti-inflammatory food that does not upset the gut.

In the AIP diet, snacks are difficult to come by due to the restrictive nature of the diet.

However, this recipe easily survives changes like omitting dark sauces and substituting regular flour for grain-free options such as cassava.

My Opinion

BBQ Cauliflower Bites have overshadowed all I know about snacks. When it’s Super Bowl season, just beer in the house with a couple of friends visiting; I make them for it. They are crunchy, bol, and filling, but most importantly, they are guilt-free.

If you are responsible for serving snacks, try these BBQ Cauliflower Bites. I can assure you that these will even win the love of diehard wing lovers.

In such patience, all barbeque flavours can be gorged onto with not an ounce of remorse. Have fun munching!