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Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
Check out this vegetarian healthy-ish Buffalo Cauliflower Bites made with a few simple ingredients and paired with ranch dressing - perfect for game day!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 127 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 large head cauliflower cut into florets
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup water
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- cooking spray
- ½ cup hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- ½ tablespoon lemon juice
- ranch or blue cheese dressing for serving
- Carrots and celery sticks for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.
- 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.
- Spread cauliflower onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer with space between them. Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 20 to 25 minutes, flipping over halfway through.
- In another small bowl, combine the hot sauce, melted butter and lemon juice until well blended. Brush the buffalo sauce mixture on the cauliflower.
- Return to the oven and bake until they start to brown, about 15 minutes.
- Serve hot with ranch dressing, celery and carrots, if desired
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Notes
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 3-4 days in the fridge but they are best eaten within the first few hours. To re-crisp, heat them in the oven or in a toaster oven, not in the microwave.
- Substitutes: For best results, follow the recipe as is. However here are some common substitutes that would work well in this recipe.
- * Please note the nutrition label does not include the ranch dressing or the carrots/celery.
- To make it gluten-free, you can substitute almond flour or another gluten-free flour 1:1 ratio. You can also use corn starch. This just helps to create a crispy texture and bind the buffalo sauce to the cauliflower bites
- To make it vegan, replace the butter for vegan butter or olive oil. You can also buy a vegan pre-made buffalo sauce
- To add your own unique flavor, you can switch out the garlic powder and paprika for other spices you prefer.
Nutrition Information
Calories
127kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
864mg
(36%)
Potassium
519mg
(15%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
380IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
92.5mg
(103%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
1.7mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 127
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 127kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 864mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 519mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 380IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 92.5mg | 103% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.