Buffalo Cauliflower Bites Recipe
Crispy cauliflower tossed in buffalo sauce, served with ranch dressing.
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Ingredients
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Cauliflower Bites
Ranch Dressing
Method
Cauliflower Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Prepare Cauliflower
Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets, ensuring they are all roughly the same size for even cooking.
- 3
Make the Batter
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Gradually add water, whisking until smooth and well combined.
- 4
Coat Cauliflower
Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, allowing the excess to drip off, then place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- 5
Bake Cauliflower
Drizzle olive oil over the coated cauliflower bites. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- 6
Toss in Buffalo Sauce
Remove the cauliflower from the oven and immediately toss them in buffalo sauce until well coated.
Ranch Dressing Preparation
- 7
Mix Ranch Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and well combined.
- 8
Chill Dressing
Cover the ranch dressing and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serving
- 9
Serve
Serve the buffalo cauliflower bites warm with the ranch dressing on the side for dipping.