Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
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4.4
Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
Description
Buffalo Cauliflower Bites offer a take on traditional buffalo wings using cauliflower florets. After tossing the cauliflower in a simple seasoned flour batter, the pieces bake at 450°F until partially crisped, then are coated in a sauce of melted unsalted butter and buffalo hot sauce. They return to the oven to finish baking until the buffalo coating is crisp and sticky. This two-step baking process achieves a textured outer layer with tender vegetable inside. The spicy, buttery coating melds classic buffalo wing flavors with vegetable bites for a satisfying dish.
The bites are best eaten warm or at room temperature and pair well with a dipping sauce that can cool the heat. They work well served as an appetizer or snack. The use of basic pantry ingredients makes this recipe straightforward to prepare.
The recipe instructs to let the bites rest 10 minutes before eating, which helps the buffalo sauce set slightly, enhancing their crispy texture. Spraying the baking sheet with non-stick spray ensures the pieces don’t stick and bake evenly.
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup flour
- ½ cup water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
- ⅔ cup hot sauce Buffalo style
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Spray a large baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl whisk together flour, water, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add cauliflower florets and toss to coat.
- Spread cauliflower evenly onto your prepared baking sheet and place in the oven. Bake for 15 minutes, flipping once. Remove from oven and leave the oven on.
- In a separate bowl stir together melted butter and buffalo sauce. Add baked cauliflower and toss to coat.
- Spread evenly onto the baking sheet. Place back in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until crispy, flipping once.
- Remove from oven and let sit 10 minutes before serving warm or at room temperature. Serve with your favorite dressing for dipping.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 116 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 116kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 1577mg | 66% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 175IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 12.9mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.4
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