Description
These Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites are the perfect plant-based appetizer, packed with bold Buffalo flavors, crispy textures, and nutritional benefits. A healthier alternative to classic Buffalo wings that everyone will love!
Ingredients
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For the Cauliflower Bites:
- 1 medium head of cauliflower (cut into bite-sized florets).
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour).
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any plant-based milk).
- 1 tsp garlic powder.
- 1 tsp paprika.
- ½ tsp onion powder.
- ½ tsp black pepper.
- ½ tsp salt.
For the Buffalo Sauce:
- ½ cup hot sauce (Frank’s RedHot is ideal).
- 2 tbsp melted vegan butter (or regular butter).
- 1 tsp white vinegar (optional).
Optional Garnishes:
- Chopped parsley.
- Nutritional yeast.
- Vegan ranch or blue cheese dressing (for dipping).
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash and pat dry the cauliflower. Cut it into evenly sized, bite-sized florets.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, almond milk, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, black pepper, and salt until smooth.
- Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, ensuring full coverage. Shake off excess batter and place the florets on the baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown.
- While the cauliflower bakes, prepare the Buffalo sauce by whisking together the hot sauce, melted butter, and white vinegar.
- Remove the cauliflower from the oven and toss in the Buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
- Return the coated florets to the baking sheet and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes to set the sauce and crisp the edges.
- Cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish as desired and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free flour.
- For extra crispiness, spray the battered cauliflower lightly with cooking oil before baking.
- Adjust the spice level by using more or less hot sauce in the Buffalo sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 bites
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg