Spicy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
Crispy oven-baked cauliflower florets tossed in tangy buffalo sauce and served with cool ranch dip. A satisfying plant-based alternative to classic buffalo wings.
Crispy baked cauliflower florets coated in bold buffalo sauce with a creamy ranch dipping sauce.
Nutrition per serving
Ingredients
base
batter
sauce
dipping sauce
serving
Instructions
Make the Batter and Coat
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment. Whisk together flour, water, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Toss cauliflower florets in the batter until fully coated, letting excess drip off.
First Bake
Arrange the battered florets in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the batter is set and the edges are beginning to crisp up.
Toss in Buffalo Sauce
While cauliflower bakes, whisk together buffalo sauce and melted butter in a large bowl. Remove cauliflower from the oven and carefully toss all florets in the buffalo butter sauce until fully coated.
Second Bake
Return the sauced florets to the baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for an additional 8 to 10 minutes until caramelized and sticky with the sauce set onto the surface.
Serve with Dipping Sauce
Arrange hot buffalo cauliflower bites on a platter alongside celery sticks and a bowl of ranch dressing for dipping. Serve immediately for best texture.
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