Description
Crispy buffalo cauliflower bites that offer a healthier alternative to traditional buffalo wings, perfect for snacks or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head of cauliflower (cut into bite-sized florets)
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
- 1/2 cup water (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup buffalo sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (optional)
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing (for serving, optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley or celery sticks (optional garnishes)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Slowly incorporate the water into the dry mixture until the batter is smooth and thick.
- Dip each cauliflower piece into the batter, ensuring full coverage, and shake off excess.
- Evenly space the coated florets on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes, then flip the pieces and bake for another 10 minutes.
- Melt butter in a bowl, mixing it with the buffalo sauce.
- Transfer cauliflower to a bowl, pour the buffalo sauce over, and toss gently to coat.
- Return to the baking sheet and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes to set the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley and accompanied by dressing and celery sticks, if desired.
Notes
For extra crispiness, sprinkle additional cornstarch on the batter-coated florets before baking. These bites are easy to customize with different spices or sauces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: buffalo cauliflower, healthy snack, game day, vegan appetizer, baked snacks