Description
Buffalo Cauliflower Bites are a delicious and healthy twist on classic buffalo chicken wings, made from fresh cauliflower florets coated in a flavorful batter and tossed in spicy buffalo sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head of cauliflower: Cut into bite-sized florets.
- 1 cup all-purpose flour: Forms the base of the batter.
- 1 cup water: Can also use plant-based milk.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder: Adds savory depth.
- 1 teaspoon onion powder: Enhances taste with sweetness.
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika: Provides smokiness.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt: Essential for flavor.
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper: Adds heat and flavor.
- 1 cup buffalo sauce: Use store-bought or homemade.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil: For drizzling to achieve crispiness.
- Fresh parsley: Chopped, for garnish.
- Ranch dressing: For serving.
Instructions
- Wash the cauliflower under cool water and cut into bite-sized florets.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, water (or plant-based milk), garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth.
- Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, allowing excess to drip off, and place on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Prepare the buffalo sauce by mixing hot sauce with melted butter or a vegan alternative.
- Once baked, toss the cauliflower in the buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
Notes
- Choose firm cauliflower heads with tightly packed florets.
- Adjust spice levels by adding cayenne pepper or using milder sauces.
- Serve with cooling dips like ranch dressing to balance heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Buffalo Cauliflower Bites, Vegetarian, Appetizer, Healthy Snack