Jul 13 2026

Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Served with ranch dressing

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Ranch Dressing

Method

Prepare the Cauliflower

  1. 1

    Cut the Cauliflower

    Remove the leaves and stem from the cauliflower head. Cut it into bite-sized florets.

  2. 2

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Make the Breading

  1. 3

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt.

  2. 4

    Add Water

    Slowly add the water to the dry mixture, whisking until you have a smooth batter.

Coat and Bake Cauliflower

  1. 5

    Coat the Cauliflower

    Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, ensuring it is fully coated, then place it on the prepared baking sheet.

  2. 6

    Bake the Cauliflower

    Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

Toss with Buffalo Sauce

  1. 7

    Prepare Buffalo Sauce

    In a large bowl, add the baked cauliflower and pour the buffalo sauce over it.

  2. 8

    Toss to Coat

    Gently toss the cauliflower in the buffalo sauce until evenly coated.

Make Ranch Dressing

  1. 9

    Mix Dressing Ingredients

    In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 10

    Whisk Until Smooth

    Whisk all the ingredients together until smooth and well combined. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Serve

  1. 11

    Plate the Dish

    Serve the buffalo cauliflower hot, alongside the ranch dressing for dipping.

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