Broccoli Bites with Homemade Spicy Buffalo Sauce and Creamy Mayonnaise. These crispy broccoli bites are inspired by the classic Buffalo Chicken Wings recipe. They’re crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside, and served with a spicy buffalo sauce and creamy mayonnaise dip.
Ingredients for Crispy Broccoli
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1–2 tsp rice flour
- Salt to taste
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp chili flakes
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Cold water (to make the batter)
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 10–12 broccoli florets
Instructions
- Few eggplant slices (optional)
- Oil for deep frying
- Wash and clean the broccoli florets.
- Soak them in hot or warm water for 5–10 minutes, or parboil them for 3–5 minutes.
- Mix together the flours, seasonings, and cold water to make a smooth batter.
- The batter should be thinner than bhajia batter.
- Place the panko breadcrumbs in a separate bowl.
- Heat oil for deep frying.
- Dip each broccoli floret into the batter and then coat it with breadcrumbs.
- Fry on medium heat until golden brown.
Homemade Buffalo Sauce
- Drain the fried broccoli and keep aside. Fry the eggplant slices in the same way if using.
- Heat 2 tbsp oil.
- Add 1–2 tsp minced garlic.
- Add 1 cup Sriracha or any hot sauce.
- Add 3 tbsp tomato ketchup.
- Add a dash of soy sauce (optional).
- Add salt to taste.
- Add sugar if desired.
- Simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- Your spicy homemade Buffalo sauce is ready.
Creamy Mayonnaise Dip
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Sugar (optional)
- Salt to taste
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp red chili flakes
- Chopped parsley or spring onion (optional)
- Mix everything well until smooth.
Serving
- Arrange the fried broccoli bites on a serving plate.
- Drizzle generously with the homemade Buffalo sauce.
- Add a dollop of the creamy mayonnaise dip.
- Enjoy these crispy, tangy, and creamy broccoli bites.
- Your kids will surely love them too!
Notes
- Cauliflower florets can be substituted for broccoli.
- You can bake or air-fry the florets instead of deep frying for a healthier version.
Spice Level: 🌶
