Make these Buffalo Cauliflower Bites! They are crispy, spicy, and a fantastic appetizer. You will love how they taste just like your favorite wings, but made with cauliflower.
Author:Amaya Sato
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:35 minutes
Total Time:50 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Category:Appetizer
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 head 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 (or club soda for extra crispiness)
1/2 cup hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
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 black pepper.
Pour in the cold water or club soda and whisk until just combined. Do not overmix; lumps are okay. You want a thin batter.
Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, letting excess drip off. Place the coated florets on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
While the cauliflower bakes, prepare the sauce. In a small saucepan, melt the butter. Remove from heat and stir in the hot sauce and apple cider vinegar.
Once the cauliflower is baked, transfer the hot florets to a large bowl. Pour the buffalo sauce over the cauliflower and toss gently until every piece is coated.
Return the sauced bites to the baking sheet and bake for another 5-10 minutes to set the sauce and make them extra crispy.
Serve immediately and enjoy your spicy bites!
Notes
For the crispiest results, use cold club soda instead of water in the batter.
You can adjust the amount of hot sauce to make them milder or hotter to your liking.
Serve these with a side of ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.