Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe
Crispy cauliflower tossed in buffalo sauce, served with ranch.
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Ingredients
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Cauliflower
Buffalo Sauce
Ranch Dressing
Method
Prepare the Cauliflower
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Cut the Cauliflower
Remove the leaves from the cauliflower and cut it into bite-sized florets.
- 3
Season the Cauliflower
In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower florets, olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Toss to coat evenly.
Bake the Cauliflower
- 4
Spread on Baking Sheet
Spread the seasoned cauliflower on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- 5
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through.
Make the Buffalo Sauce
- 6
Combine Sauce Ingredients
In a small bowl, mix together the hot sauce, melted butter, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and honey (if using) until well combined.
Toss Cauliflower in Buffalo Sauce
- 7
Combine Cauliflower and Sauce
Once the cauliflower is done baking, transfer it to a large mixing bowl and pour the buffalo sauce over it. Toss to coat evenly.
Prepare the Ranch Dressing
- 8
Mix Ranch Ingredients
In a separate bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, dried dill, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Serve
- 9
Plate and Enjoy
Serve the buffalo cauliflower hot, drizzled with extra buffalo sauce if desired, alongside the ranch dressing for dipping.