5 from 12 votes
Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
Buffalo Cauliflower Bites feature cauliflower florets coated in a seasoned batter and baked until crisp. Tossed in a spicy buffalo sauce made with hot sauce and coconut oil, these bites offer a tangy heat and crisp-tender texture reminiscent of classic buffalo wings. Served with ranch or blue cheese dressing, they make a spicy, vegetarian appetizer or snack.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
191 kcal
Course:
Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 medium cauliflower cut into florets, head
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour or gluten free flour or chickpea flour
- 3/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup hot sauce (such as Frank's Red Hot)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or melted butter, refined, melted
- ranch dressing for serving, or blue cheese dressing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, water, olive oil, salt, garlic powder and onion powder until smooth. Set aside and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Once oven is preheated, toss the cauliflower florets in the flour mixture until coated. Remove with a slotted spoon, shaking off any excess batter and spread out on the baking sheet in an even layer.
- Roast until crispy and golden brown around the edges, about 20 to 25 minutes.
- While cauliflower roasts, whisk together the hot sauce and coconut oil in a large bowl.
- Once the cauliflower is out of the oven, immediately add it to the bowl with the hot sauce. Toss to coat, plate and serve while hot.
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Notes
- Store cooled buffalo cauliflower bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days; they will soften over time.
- Reheat in a 400°F oven for 15 minutes or use an air fryer to restore crispness.
- Freezing is not recommended as it reduces texture quality.
Nutrition Information
Calories
191kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Sodium
1421mg
(59%)
Potassium
512mg
(11%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
49IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
92mg
(102%)
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 191
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 191kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 1421mg | 59% |
| Potassium | 512mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 49IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 92mg | 102% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.