Description
These Buffalo Cauliflower Bites are a spicy and flavorful vegetarian alternative to traditional buffalo wings. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and coated in a tangy buffalo sauce, they are perfect for game day or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Ingredients
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Cauliflower Bites:
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- cooking spray
Buffalo Sauce:
- 1/2 cup hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
Serving:
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing for serving
- Carrots and celery sticks for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 450°F. Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare Batter: In a large bowl, whisk flour, water, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until batter is smooth. Add cauliflower to batter and toss to coat.
- Bake Cauliflower: Spread cauliflower onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Bake until lightly browned, about 20 to 25 minutes, flipping over halfway through.
- Make Buffalo Sauce: In a small bowl, combine hot sauce, melted butter, and lemon juice. Brush the buffalo sauce mixture on the cauliflower.
- Final Bake: Return to the oven and bake until they start to brown, about 15 minutes.
- Serve: Serve hot with ranch dressing, celery, and carrots on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 215 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1046mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 23mg
