Description
Spicy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites are crispy, oven-roasted cauliflower florets coated in a zesty buffalo sauce. A bold, vegetarian alternative to wings, they’re perfect for parties, snacks, or meatless meals.
Ingredients
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- 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3/4 cup water or milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1/2 cup buffalo hot sauce
- 2 tbsp butter or vegan butter
- Optional: ranch or blue cheese dressing, for serving
- Optional: celery and carrot sticks, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) or set air fryer accordingly. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and water (or milk) until smooth.
- Dip cauliflower florets into the batter, coating evenly.
- Place florets on prepared baking sheet or in air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd.
- Bake or air fry for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until lightly golden and crisp.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan and stir in buffalo sauce until combined.
- Remove cauliflower from oven, toss in buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
- Return coated cauliflower to oven or air fryer for another 10 minutes to crisp and caramelize.
- Serve hot with ranch or blue cheese dressing and celery and carrot sticks.
Notes
- Use fresh cauliflower for best results; if using frozen, thaw and pat dry thoroughly.
- Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
- Roll in panko after battering for added crunch.
- Adjust spice by modifying the buffalo sauce or adding chili flakes to the batter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg