Skip the wings! These crunchy, saucy bites are perfect for summertime snacking, or serve as an easy yet impressive entertaining appetizer.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pkg (16 oz) Naturally Smoked Hickory Kentucky Legend Bacon (or Naturally Smoked Applewood Bacon)
• 1 head cauliflower (cut into small florets, approximately 24)
• 3/4 cups Buffalo-style hot sauce
• 3 tbsp thinly sliced scallion
• 1/2 cup ranch dressing
• 24 toothpicks

DIRECTIONS

1. Slice strips of bacon in half widthwise to create 24 pieces. Wrap each cauliflower floret with bacon strip and secure with toothpick. Brush bacon-wrapped florets with hot sauce.
2. In batches to avoid crowding, add bites to basket of air fryer and cook at 375°F for 12 to 15 minutes or until cauliflower is tender-crisp and bacon is golden and crispy.
3. Arrange cauliflower bites on serving dish. Garnish with scallion and serve with ranch dressing for dipping.

Tip: Make your own Buffalo-style hot sauce by whisking together 1 cup hot pepper sauce, 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, 1 tbsp white vinegar, 1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, a pinch of garlic powder and a pinch of salt.