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Buffalo cauliflower recipe.
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Buffalo Cauliflower

Crispy and flavor-packed, these buffalo cauliflower bites are the perfect vegetarian appetizer for game days. Watch the video below to see how I make this in my kitchen!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Best Vegetarian Recipes, Buffalo Cauliflower, Buffalo Cauliflower Bites, Game Day food, Super Bowl appetizer, Vegetarian appetizer
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Lisa Bryan

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Ingredients

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Instructions

  • Season the cauliflower. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, water, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. It should be a light pancake-batter consistency. Add the cauliflower florets and gently toss together, until well coated. Alternatively, you can add the sauce and cauliflower to a large Ziploc bag and shake it together.
    Step one of buffalo cauliflower: season the cauliflower.
  • Bake. Arrange the florets on a parchment-lined baking sheet, evenly spread out. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the edges are golden.
    Step two of buffalo cauliflower: bake the cauliflower.
  • Make the sauce. Meanwhile, in a small mixing bowl, stir together the hot sauce and melted butter.
    Step three of buffalo cauliflower: make the sauce.
  • Coat the cauliflower. Once the cauliflower is golden, brush the sauce on top of the cauliflower. Return the sheet pan to the oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes more, until starting to brown in spots.
    Step four of buffalo cauliflower: brush the sauce.
  • Serve. Serve the buffalo cauliflower warm with ranch dressing for dipping.
    How to make buffalo cauliflower bites.

Notes

  • Instead of the cornstarch, you could also use arrowroot powder, a GF flour blend, or AP flour (if you're not gluten-free). 
  • For a little sweetness to balance the spice, you can add 1 to 2 teaspoons of honey to the hot sauce mixture. 
  • Make sure to use Frank's Red Hot sauce for a classic buffalo flavor!

Nutrition

Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 686mg | Potassium: 463mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 422IU | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg