Description
Crispy and flavorful Buffalo Cauliflower Bites, perfect as a snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup buffalo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, water, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, allowing any excess to drip off, and place them on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake the cauliflower for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- While the cauliflower is baking, combine the buffalo sauce and olive oil in a small bowl.
- Once the cauliflower is done, remove it from the oven and toss it in the buffalo sauce mixture until well coated.
- Return the coated cauliflower to the baking sheet and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the sauce is slightly caramelized.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch, try adding panko breadcrumbs to the batter before dipping the cauliflower.
- For a milder flavor, mix the buffalo sauce with some ranch or blue cheese dressing before tossing the cauliflower.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg