If you want to try some amazing vegetable recipes, look no further. I’ve got you the best and the most delicious recipe ever, and it’s (CPK) California Pizza Kitchen Buffalo Cauliflower Bites Copycat recipe.

Who likes cauliflower here? I became its fan recently when I ordered that amazing Buffalo Cauliflower at California Pizza Kitchen. It was much more delicious than expected. I quickly fell in love with this recipe and recreated it in my kitchen. Since I tried it, I’ve made it more than ten times at home; this is finger-licking good.

I’m basically a carnivore and always prefer meat recipes. Whenever I have to eat anything else other than meat, I feel something’s missing and never get fully satisfied. The same is the case with my husband. Maybe it’s all in my head, but there’s always a missing sensation whenever I eat veggie meals…. but, surprisingly that’s not the case with my favorite cauliflower recipe.

If I didn’t know exactly what I was eating, I would simply think that I just ate boneless chicken wings and would have never thought of anything different.

CPK Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe

Ingredients

For Fried Cauliflower Bites:

1. 1 large Cauliflower, cut into florets
2. 2 Eggs
3. 1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour
4. 2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
5. 1 tsp Black Pepper (crushed)
6. 1 tsp Sea Salt
7. ½ tsp Paprika Powder
8. 1 tsp Garlic Powder
9. Vegetable Oil (for frying, enough to have at least 3 inches of oil in the pan)

For Buffalo Hot Sauce:

1. ¼ cup Salted Butter (melted)
2. 1 Tbsp Cayenne Pepper
3. 1 Tbsp Sriracha Sauce
4. ¼ cup Frank’s Red Hot Sauce
5. ½ tsp Cracked Pepper
6. 1 Tbsp Honey

For Garnish:

1. Shredded Celery
2. Green Onion
3. Gorgonzola Cheese

Instructions

1. Prepare for Frying:

   • Heat oil in a medium-sized pan/pot to approximately 325°F (163°C).
   • Set up a cooling rack with paper towels nearby for draining the cauliflower.

2. Egg Mixture:

   • In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 eggs and 2 teaspoons of water.

3. Flour Mixture:

   • In a separate bowl or a ziplock bag, combine 1 ½ cups of flour with cayenne pepper, black pepper, sea salt, paprika powder, and garlic powder.

4. Coating the Cauliflower:

   • Toss the cauliflower florets in the flour mixture, ensuring they are well coated.
   • Dip these coated florets into the egg mixture, then coat them again in the flour mixture.

5. Frying the Cauliflower:

   • Fry the coated florets in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry until they turn golden brown.
   • Remove the florets from the oil and place them on the cooling rack.
   • After letting them rest for a minute, refry them for an additional 1-2 minutes for extra crispiness.

6. Making Buffalo Hot Sauce:

   • While the florets are frying, prepare the buffalo sauce by mixing melted butter, cayenne pepper, Sriracha sauce, Frank’s Red Hot Sauce, cracked pepper, and honey in a large bowl.

7. Final Assembly:

   • Toss the warm, fried cauliflower in the buffalo sauce until well coated.
   • Serve hot, garnished with shredded celery, chopped green onion, and Gorgonzola cheese.

Air-fried Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Of course, these versions are different, and the original is fried, so the recipes are different. Buffalo cauliflower can be easily made in the air fryer. Just follow the directions and spread an even layer of marinated cauliflower pieces in the air fryer.

Just make sure that the pieces don’t touch each other and cook them for 8 – 10 minutes at 400°F. Now, take the florets out and toss them in the buffalo sauce.

Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Also, a different version cause the original is fried, so the recipes are different. Serve these amazingly delicious baked cauliflower bites with your preferred dipping sauces – I usually go for my homemade ranch sauce. You can also try these bites with this cheese sauce. It will take you to another level of taste. The Chipotle ranch sauce is another great option. There are endless possibilities with this fun appetizer.

You can also fry these bites, but baking them is the best option. Baking these cauliflower bites makes them healthier and gives them amazing crispiness if broiled for the last minute of baking. I’m pretty sure that you will agree that this cauliflower recipe tastes just like the chicken and is incredibly tastier as well.

Reheating the Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Reheating the fried items is not always a good idea, for fried foods taste best when fresh. But if you want to reheat these cauliflower bites, you can do so by placing them on a baking sheet greased with oil and baking them at 375°F for 12 – 14 minutes. Then, broil them for the last minute to develop the crispness.

If you are a vegetarian, you would already know that this recipe is going to turn out great. But if you are a meat fan like me and are planning to try out this recipe as a starter for your meat entree, then share your experience with me in the comments section to let me know if you are as amazed as I am by the satisfying glory of these cauliflower bites.

Today, we’re going to make a Japanese easy Kani Salad recipe.  Kani Salad is very refreshing, with a sweet touch of ripe mangoes in contrast to the light and savory flavors of Kani and Japanese mayo, which is very creamy.

Despite the popular notion, Kani Salad is not a conventional Japanese meal. Like a number of other dishes, it really first became popular in the United States. It was usually served at Japanese sushi restaurants that spread to other areas of the globe. The key element of this salad is, needless to say, the Kani.

What’s Kani?

Kani is widely known as a replica of crab meat, usually available in lots of Japanese dishes such as for example sushi. Kani really means “crab” in the Japanese language, and the imitation crab meat that people eat is named Kani Kamaboko or just Kanikami. Regardless of this, Kani is a widely accepted name for imitating crab meat.

These replica crab meats are produced from white fish, such as, for example Pollock, made to become a paste called surimi. They are created to taste near real crab. Each crab stick could be shredded easily and is colored in red, artificially and externally, to imitate the crab’s legs and appearance.

Kani is less expensive compared to crab meat, but needless to say, mimicking crab can’t compete with the actual crab’s nutrition. These crab sticks can be found at virtually all local food markets and can be purchased already cooked. It’s used as an element in a variety of Japanese dishes and street foods and is used all over the globe.

Making this Kani Salad really needs simple ingredients. An average Kani Salad contains an imitation of crab sticks, lettuce, iceberg, carrot, cucumber, and of course, Japanese mayo. But when you wish to take it to another level, listed below are a few of the things that you can include:

Ingredients you can use with Kani Salad

• Mango: it adds to the sweetness and excellent taste of your Kani Salad. For ultimate punch, work with a perfect, ripe mango sliced it into strips.
• Avocado: makes it even healthier. Avocado brings a rich, buttery, and creamy taste to your Kani Salad.
• Kelp Noodles: are produced from kelp (a sea vegetable) and water. Kelp noodles are tasty but light for your stomach.
• Corn kernels: are crunchy in texture and add juiciness to Kani Salad.

For Kani Salad Toppings

• Tobiko: Japanese fish roe that adds to the sea-food taste in your Kani Salad.
• Black Sesame Seeds: could make a good contrast while adding a crunchy and nutty texture to your Kani Salad
• Panko Breadcrumbs: Japanese form of breadcrumbs which are processed to be like flakes. Panko adds a crunchy and crispy texture to your Kani Salad.
• Gomashio: a seasoning from Japan produced from sesame seeds and salt. Gomashio will add to a crunchy texture and nutty flavor to this Kani Salad.

The recipe for this Kani Salad is straightforward. The only addition to it is ripe mango to provide it with a richer flavor that’s sweet and savory with a touch of tanginess.

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Ingredients

• 5 oz of Kani
• 1 carrot, medium size
• 2 cucumbers, medium size
• 1 ripe mango
• 1/2 cup of Japanese mayonnaise
• 1/2  lemon
• salt and pepper

How to Make Japanese Kani Salad

• Prepare the carrots by peeling and trimming off the ends. Cut into just around 3 inches long, into julienne (french cut).
• Do exactly the same with the cucumber, but exclude the core with seeds.
• Using your hand, shred the crab sticks manually by easily pressing a bit from one end to another end to loosen the strips and then split every strip from each other.
• Next, peel the mango. Slice the flesh into thin pieces till you reach the core. Do exactly the same to the other core side. Pack the ripe mango slices together and cut them into strips.
• Using a large bowl, add the carrots, cucumber, Kani, mango, and Japanese mayonnaise.
• Take a lemon and squeeze the juice from it, and toss. (use half of the lemon juice)
• Season the Kani Salad with pepper and salt according to your liking,  and give it another toss till all the ingredients blend nicely.
• Serve right away or place in the fridge for later. Serve together with iceberg salad or romaine lettuce, if you like.

And now, I’m going to share the recipe for Air Fryer Frozen French Fries! These are beloved by children and, of course, adults. Also, you can make an extremely easy-to-make side dish straight from frozen without oil. Believe me, these French fries are perfectly crispy externally and soft internally!

Air Fryer I Use

You can probably find a lot of ways to use your Air Fryer. I am using the one by Ninja brand, and it works double duty as a counter oven, dehydrator, and indoor grill … so perhaps it’s really four times the duty, 😊!

I really like it because it saves me a lot of time and makes my fries and other recipes extra crispy without the necessity for a considerable amount of extra oil. Whatever kind of Air Fryer you’re using, you will end up shocked once you see how easy it is to create frozen French fries in your air fryer right out of the freezer! Believe me; these fries will undoubtedly be on repeat at your home also.

Air Fryer Frozen French Fries Ingredients

My bag of French Fries is always available in the freezer for when it’s time for dinner, and we want a straightforward, crispy, kids-friendly side dish to go with our main dish. Frozen French fries are the thing!

Here are some tips about what you’ll need to make your French fries:

• Frozen French Fries, you can use any brand you like as long as they’re relatively the same size. Alexia might be my personal favorite brand but go with the ones you prefer.
• Salt and Pepper: this is optional; you can season it according to your liking.

Notes for Air Fryer Frozen French Fries

Ok, the most crucial thing here’s the following: Don’t put too many fries in your air fryer. The air within the air fryer must circulate to cook evenly, and you never wish to get your fries with burnt ends and some which can end up soggy and not cooked nicely. It’s much safer to cook frozen french fries batch by batch rather than overfill your air fryer. Your model determines the maximum number of fries that can fit, but as a guideline, make an effort to leave a little room between most of the fries.

How long does cooking Frozen French fries in the air fryer take?

Very fast! Once you preheat your air fryer, it takes 15 -18 minutes to cook them, according to what type of fries you’re cooking.

The Best Air Fryer For Frozen French Fries

Many Air Fryers are pretty decent and simple to use; however, there are several which come built with features that you might or might not need. For example, a timer could be very handy for anyone who would like to know just how much time is left for the food to be ready.

An additional feature that you might want is the capability of your air fryer to work without oil. Not surprisingly, this version is the healthiest, and you might want an advanced fryer for different recipes.

One delicious way to enjoy these fries is by pairing them with some air fryer frozen chicken breasts, chicken wings, fantastic air fryer brats, pork steak, or these air fryer pork chops with garlic butter. These combinations are endless and truly mouth-watering.

Additional Notes

These are additional things to bear in mind as you make your fries.

• There’s no need to thaw your frozen french fries before you cook them. Cook them straight from the freezer!
• For this frozen fries recipe, no added oil is necessary.
• Frozen French Fries are bought precooked, meaning they’ve been partially cooked and need the finish by you. They usually contain oil and seasonings and cook quicker than fresh potatoes.

Ingredients

• 1 lb of Frozen French Fries

How to Make Air Fryer Frozen French Fries

• Heat your Air Fryer to 400 F.
• When it’s preheated, add the fries right to the air fryer basket (without any oil). Spread out your french fries equally.
• Set the closed air fryer to 15 min. After 7-8 minutes, shake or toss the fries within the basket.
• After they’re done, take away the fries, season to taste, and serve!

Check out these air fryer recipes: Easy Air Fryer Hamburgers Recipe, Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin Recipe.