Description
These Buffalo Cauliflower Bites deliver all the spicy, tangy flavor you love in a vegetarian, easy-to-make snack. They are perfect for game day or a quick, satisfying treat. You will love how simple this recipe is!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cold water
- 1/2 cup hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- For serving (optional): Blue cheese dressing or vegan ranch, celery sticks
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, garlic powder, and pepper.
- Pour in the cold water and whisk until you have a thin batter. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
- Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, letting any excess drip off.
- Place the coated florets on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the edges are starting to look golden brown and crispy.
- While the cauliflower bakes, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the hot sauce and the melted butter until fully combined.
- Once the cauliflower is baked, transfer the hot florets to a large bowl.
- Pour the buffalo sauce over the hot cauliflower. Gently toss until all the bites are evenly coated.
- Return the sauced bites to the baking sheet. Bake for an additional 5 to 7 minutes to set the sauce.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce and celery sticks.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, ensure your cauliflower florets are completely dry before battering.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce to match your preferred spice level.
- If you want a thicker sauce coating, reduce the butter slightly or bake the coated florets an extra five minutes before saucing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup
- Calories: Estimate 180
- Sugar: Estimate 4g
- Sodium: Estimate 550mg
- Fat: Estimate 10g
- Saturated Fat: Estimate 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: Estimate 6g
- Trans Fat: Estimate 0g
- Carbohydrates: Estimate 20g
- Fiber: Estimate 5g
- Protein: Estimate 4g
- Cholesterol: Estimate 0mg