Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe
Cauliflower bites tossed in buffalo sauce.
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Ingredients
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Vegetables
Coating
Buffalo Sauce
Garnish (optional)
Method
Preparation of Cauliflower
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Prepare the Cauliflower
Remove the leaves and stem from the cauliflower head. Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets.
Coating the Cauliflower
- 3
Make the Batter
In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and water. Whisk until smooth.
- 4
Coat the Cauliflower
Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, ensuring it is well-coated. Shake off any excess batter.
Baking
- 5
Bake the Cauliflower
Place the coated cauliflower florets on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Preparing Buffalo Sauce
- 6
Make the Buffalo Sauce
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Once melted, add the hot sauce, garlic powder, and paprika. Stir until well combined and heated through.
Tossing and Serving
- 7
Combine Cauliflower and Sauce
Once the cauliflower is done baking, remove it from the oven and toss the florets in the buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
- 8
Garnish and Serve
Transfer the buffalo cauliflower to a serving platter. Optionally, garnish with chopped green onions and serve with blue cheese or ranch dressing on the side.
