Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsStudebaker Brewing Co.Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe

Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Cauliflower Bites tossed in Buffalo Sauce

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Ingredients

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Cauliflower Bites

Method

Preparing the Cauliflower

  1. 1

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).

  2. 2

    Cut Cauliflower

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

  3. 3

    Season Cauliflower

    In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until evenly coated.

  4. 4

    Arrange on Baking Sheet

    Spread the seasoned cauliflower florets in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Making the Buffalo Sauce

  1. 5

    Melt Butter

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

  2. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    Once melted, add the hot sauce, garlic powder, vinegar, and cayenne pepper to the saucepan, stirring until all ingredients are combined.

  3. 7

    Simmer Sauce

    Let the sauce simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Baking and Tossing

  1. 8

    Bake Cauliflower

    Bake the cauliflower in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway through, until tender and slightly crispy.

  2. 9

    Toss in Sauce

    Remove the cauliflower from the oven and place it in a large bowl. Pour the buffalo sauce over the cauliflower and toss to coat evenly.

  3. 10

    Serve

    Serve immediately with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing, if desired.

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