Amazing Buffalo Cauliflower Bites Recipe: 1 Secret
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Make these Buffalo Cauliflower Bites for your next game day gathering. They offer a spicy, satisfying vegetarian alternative that everyone will enjoy.
- Author: Jun Spoon
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cold water (or club soda for extra crispiness)
- 1/2 cup hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- For serving: Ranch or blue cheese dressing, celery sticks
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and pepper.
- Slowly whisk in the cold water until you have a smooth batter, similar to pancake batter.
- Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, letting excess drip off.
- Place the battered florets on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and slightly crispy.
- While the cauliflower bakes, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the hot sauce, melted butter, apple cider vinegar, and garlic powder.
- Remove the baked cauliflower from the oven. Place the hot florets into a large bowl.
- Pour the buffalo sauce over the cauliflower. Gently toss to coat every bite evenly.
- Return the coated bites to the baking sheet.
- Bake for another 5-10 minutes to set the sauce.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce and celery sticks.
Notes
- For an even crispier bite, you can air fry the cauliflower after the initial bake.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce to control the spice level.
- Using club soda instead of plain water in the batter adds carbonation, which helps create a lighter coating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup
- Calories: Estimate: 250
- Sugar: Estimate: 5g
- Sodium: Estimate: 600mg
- Fat: Estimate: 15g
- Saturated Fat: Estimate: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: Estimate: 8g
- Trans Fat: Estimate: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Estimate: 25g
- Fiber: Estimate: 5g
- Protein: Estimate: 4g
- Cholesterol: Estimate: 15mg