Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMax's Oyster BarBuffalo Cauliflower Recipe

Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe

Inspired by Max's Oyster Bar
Time45m
Serves4

Make Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

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

  2. 2

    Prepare the Cauliflower

    Remove the leaves from the cauliflower and cut it into bite-sized florets.

Breading the Cauliflower

  1. 3

    Make the Batter

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt. Gradually whisk in water until the batter is smooth and thick enough to coat the cauliflower.

  2. 4

    Coat the Cauliflower

    Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, ensuring it is fully coated. Shake off any excess batter and place it on the prepared baking sheet.

Baking

  1. 5

    Bake the Cauliflower

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

Making the Buffalo Sauce

  1. 6

    Prepare the Sauce

    In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Once melted, stir in the hot sauce, garlic powder, and salt until combined. Remove from heat.

Tossing and Serving

  1. 7

    Combine Cauliflower and Sauce

    Once the cauliflower is done baking, remove it from the oven and place it in a large bowl. Pour the buffalo sauce over the cauliflower and toss gently to coat each piece.

  2. 8

    Garnish and Serve

    Transfer the buffalo cauliflower to a serving platter. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with blue cheese or ranch dressing on the side.

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