Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsModern LoveBuffalo Cauliflower Recipe

Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe

Inspired by Modern Love
Time45m
Serves4

Crispy cauliflower bites tossed in buffalo sauce.

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Ingredients

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Cauliflower Bites

Buffalo Sauce

Method

Preparing the Cauliflower

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) to ensure it is hot enough for crisping the cauliflower.

  2. 2

    Cut the Cauliflower

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

  3. 3

    Make the Batter

    In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, water, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth.

  4. 4

    Coat the Cauliflower

    Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, ensuring it is completely coated. Shake off any excess batter.

  5. 5

    Arrange on Baking Sheet

    Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the coated cauliflower florets in a single layer. Drizzle olive oil over the top.

  6. 6

    Bake the Cauliflower

    Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the florets are golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through.

Making the Buffalo Sauce

  1. 7

    Melt the Butter

    In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter.

  2. 8

    Combine Sauce Ingredients

    Once the butter is melted, stir in the buffalo sauce, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper until well combined.

  3. 9

    Simmer the Sauce

    Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Remove from heat.

Combining and Serving

  1. 10

    Toss Cauliflower in 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 until evenly coated.

  2. 11

    Serve

    Transfer the buffalo cauliflower to a serving platter and enjoy while hot. Pair with celery sticks and ranch or blue cheese dressing if desired.

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