Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
These buffalo cauliflower bites are a lighter, plant-based twist on classic wings, delivering the same bold, spicy flavor with a crispy baked finish. Perfect as a snack, side, or game-day appetizer, they’re easy to make and great for dipping in a creamy, high-protein ranch.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make the Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, milk, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Coat the Cauliflower: Add cauliflower florets to the batter and toss until evenly coated. Shake off excess batter and place in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- First Bake: Bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until lightly golden and set.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix buffalo sauce with melted butter.
- Sauce the Cauliflower: Remove cauliflower from the oven and toss with the buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
- Final Bake: Return to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes, or broil for 2–3 minutes for extra crispiness.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Nutrition
Notes
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days
- Reheat in the oven or air fryer to keep them crispy
- Keep sauce separate if you want maximum crispiness later
- Use an air fryer at 400°F for a quicker version
- Pair with a high-protein dip like Greek yogurt ranch
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