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Bowl of buffalo cauliflower bites topped with chopped green onions, served with a side of creamy ranch dressing.

Buffalo Cauliflower

Crispy, spicy, and flavorful buffalo cauliflower bites that are perfect for game day or a healthy snack. This recipe provides a healthier alternative to buffalo wings, with tender cauliflower coated in a crispy batter and tossed in a tangy buffalo sauce.
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Course: Appetizer, Main dish, Snack
Cuisine: American, Vegetarian
Keyword: Buffalo cauliflower air fryer, Buffalo cauliflower bites, Buffalo cauliflower oven crispy, Buffalo cauliflower recipes, Buffalo cauliflower steaks, Gf buffalo cauliflower, Grilled buffalo cauliflower, Tempura buffalo cauliflower
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 130kcal
Cost: $15

Equipment

  • 1 Large rimmed baking sheet (Parchment paper for easy cleanup)
  • 1 Wire cooling rack (Optional, helps air circulate for crispiness)
  • 1 Small Saucepan (For making the buffalo sauce)
  • 1 Pastry brush (For brushing the buffalo sauce onto cauliflower)

Ingredients

  • 1 Head Cauliflower - Large fresh
  • ½ teaspoon Fine sea salt - To taste
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper - To taste
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup Cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • ¾ cup Unsweetened plant milk - Or regular milk for non-vegan version
  • ¼ cup Water
  • ½ cup Frank's RedHot sauce
  • 4 tablespoon Unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon White vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven, cut cauliflower into bite-sized pieces, and pat dry.
    Person chopping fresh cauliflower florets on a cutting board with butter in the background.
  • Whisk together flour, cornstarch, and spices, then add milk and water.
    White bowl with whisk mixing a yellow batter seasoned with spices.
  • Dip cauliflower in the batter, let excess drip off, and place on a baking sheet.
    Person chopping fresh cauliflower florets on a cutting board with butter in the background.
  • Bake cauliflower at 450°F for 15 minutes to set the coating.
    Baking tray filled with golden-brown roasted cauliflower florets fresh out of the oven.
  • Toss cauliflower in buffalo sauce, then bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.
    Plate of crispy baked cauliflower florets garnished with fresh herbs, served with a small bowl of red dipping sauce.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.4of the recipe | Calories: 130kcal (7%) | Carbohydrates: 18g (6%) | Protein: 3g (6%) | Fat: 6g (9%) | Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) | Cholesterol: 20mg (7%) | Sodium: 480mg (21%) | Potassium: 300mg (9%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Sugar: 3g (3%) | Vitamin A: 500IU (10%) | Vitamin C: 40mg (48%) | Calcium: 30mg (3%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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