Jul 14 2026
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Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe

Inspired by The Black Cow
Time50m
Serves4

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

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Ingredients

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Cauliflower

Method

Preparing Cauliflower

  1. 1

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Prepare Cauliflower

    Wash the cauliflower head, remove the leaves, and cut it into bite-sized florets.

  3. 3

    Season Cauliflower

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

Baking Cauliflower

  1. 4

    Bake Cauliflower

    Spread the seasoned cauliflower florets in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through, until crispy and golden brown.

Making Buffalo Sauce

  1. 5

    Prepare Buffalo Sauce

    In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Once melted, add the hot sauce and stir to combine. Remove from heat.

Making Ranch Dressing

  1. 6

    Mix Ranch Dressing

    In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, buttermilk, dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Combining and Serving

  1. 7

    Combine Cauliflower and Sauce

    Once the cauliflower is baked and crispy, transfer it to a large bowl and pour the buffalo sauce over it. Toss gently until the florets are evenly coated.

  2. 8

    Serve

    Serve the buffalo cauliflower hot with a side of ranch dressing for dipping.

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