Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Bites Recipe
Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Bites - Crispy on the outside and just tender enough on the inside. The vegetarian buffalo wing!
Servings: 4
Calories: 161kcal
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk (or regular milk)
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- 3/4 cup Buffalo sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F and line a large baking sheet with foil. Place an oven-safe rack on top of the foil and spray generously with cooking spray.
- Prepare the batter for the cauliflower by combining the flour, buttermilk, garlic powder, kosher salt, & freshly ground black pepper. Whisk until smooth and thickened. Gently toss the cauliflower with the batter, being sure to coat the cauliflower thoroughly.
- Place the coated cauliflower on the prepared rack, leave space between each one.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the cauliflower starts to brown slightly.
- When the cauliflower is ready, remove it from the oven and toss in a large bowl with the buffalo sauce. Place back on the wire rack, brush with the buffalo sauce remaining in the bowl. (coat spots that were missed)
- Put back in the oven for 10 more minutes until browned to your liking.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.
- Serve these baked buffalo cauliflower bites with your choice of blue cheese dressing or ranch and celery.
Notes
To make your own buffalo sauce melt 1/3 cup of butter with 2/3 cup hot sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 1777mg | Potassium: 536mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 99IU | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 2mg