Baked Buffalo Cauliflower wings
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4.7
Baked Buffalo Cauliflower wings
Description
This recipe uses cauliflower cut into bite-sized florets dipped in a batter of flour, cornstarch, water, and spices including garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to create a crispy exterior when baked. Baking at 400-425°F allows the coating to become golden brown and crisp while keeping the cauliflower tender inside. After the initial bake, the cauliflower is tossed in a wing sauce made by gently melting butter and mixing it with hot sauce, coating the pieces evenly before returning them to the oven briefly for the sauce to set.
The buffalo flavor is brought by the classic hot sauce and butter blend, giving a tangy, spicy finish to the baked cauliflower. Serving suggestions include pairing with ranch or blue cheese dressing to complement the heat and provide cooling contrast.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days and reheated in an oven or toaster oven to maintain crispiness.
Ingredients
- 1 cauliflower approx. 4 cups of florets, head
- 1 cup water
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour can sub gluten-free rice flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder each
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper ground
- 1 cup hot sauce Frank's Red Hot brand
- 1 tbsp butter for vegan: use earth balance buttery spread
Instructions
- Line baking sheet(s) with parchment paper or grease very well with oil. Preheat your oven to 400-425 F depending on your oven.
- Wash and cut cauliflower head into bite-sized pieces/florets.
- Whisk the flour, spices, and water in a medium mixing bowl. Dip the cauliflower in the batter. You can do this one by one or in batches. shake off excess batter before placing cauliflower on the baking sheet. Lay the cauliflower single layer on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown, flipping the florets over halfway through to get all sides golden brown and crispy.
- While the cauliflower is baking, get your buffalo wing sauce ready. In a small saucepan low heat, melt butter and mix in hot sauce. Remove from the heat just as it starts to melt. Stir together and set aside.
- Once the cauliflower is done its first bake in the batter, remove them from the oven and put all the baked florets into a mixing bowl with the wing sauce and toss to coat evenly. Return cauliflower to the baking sheet and bake in the oven for another 10-15 minutes or until reached desired crispness. Serve with ranch, blue cheese, or your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Notes
- Serve the buffalo cauliflower with ranch or blue cheese dressing to balance the spice.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat leftovers in an oven or toaster oven to keep the coating crispy.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 172 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving (1/4th the recipe) | |
| Calories | 172kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 739mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 522mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 137IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 69mg | 77% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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