Jul 13 2026

Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Crispy cauliflower bites tossed in buffalo sauce, served with ranch dressing.

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Ingredients

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Cauliflower Bites

Ranch Dressing

Method

Preparation of Cauliflower Bites

  1. 1

    Prep the Cauliflower

    Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Remove the leaves from the cauliflower and cut it into bite-sized florets.

  2. 2

    Make the Batter

    In a large bowl, mix the flour, water, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.

  3. 3

    Coat the Cauliflower

    Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, allowing the excess to drip off, then roll it in the breadcrumbs to coat evenly.

  4. 4

    Bake the Cauliflower

    Place the coated florets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown.

Preparation of Buffalo Sauce

  1. 5

    Melt the Butter

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

  2. 6

    Add Hot Sauce

    Once melted, remove from heat and whisk in the hot sauce and garlic powder until well combined.

Preparation of Ranch Dressing

  1. 7

    Combine Ingredients

    In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, buttermilk, dried dill, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.

  2. 8

    Chill

    Refrigerate the ranch dressing for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Final Assembly

  1. 9

    Toss Cauliflower in Sauce

    Once the cauliflower bites are done baking, remove them from the oven and toss them in the buffalo sauce until well coated.

  2. 10

    Serve

    Serve the buffalo cauliflower bites hot with the ranch dressing on the side for dipping.

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