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Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites Recipe – A Must-Try Treat


  • Total Time: 50–55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites are a delicious and flavorful alternative to traditional buffalo wings, perfect for game day or a snack.


Ingredients

Scale

1 large head of cauliflower

cut into bite-sized florets

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup milk

2 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp smoked paprika

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

3/4 cup buffalo hot sauce

2 tbsp melted butter

1 tbsp honey

Ranch or blue cheese dressing

for serving

Celery sticks

for serving


Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the flour, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  • Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, ensuring it is well coated, before placing it on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the cauliflower is golden brown and crispy.
  • While the cauliflower bakes, mix the buffalo hot sauce, melted butter, and honey in a bowl.
  • Remove the cauliflower from the oven and toss it in the buffalo sauce mixture until well coated.
  • Return the sauced cauliflower to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until crispy.
  • Serve hot with ranch or blue cheese dressing and celery sticks on the side.

Notes

You can adjust the level of spiciness by using more or less buffalo sauce.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (¼ of recipe)
  • Calories: 180 kcal
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 480 mg
  • Fat: 6 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 25 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 5 mg

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