Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe
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Ingredients
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Vegetables
Breading
Buffalo Sauce
Garnish (optional)
Method
Preparation of Cauliflower
- 1
Prepare the Cauliflower
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Breading Mixture
- 2
Mix Breading Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Gradually add water to the dry mixture until you achieve a smooth batter.
- 3
Coat Cauliflower
Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, ensuring they are fully coated. Shake off any excess batter and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Baking
- 4
Bake the Cauliflower
Bake the cauliflower in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, turning halfway through.
Buffalo Sauce
- 5
Make Buffalo Sauce
While the cauliflower is baking, prepare the buffalo sauce. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and mix in the hot sauce and garlic powder. Stir until well combined and remove from heat.
- 6
Coat Cauliflower with Sauce
Once the cauliflower is done baking, remove it from the oven and place it in a large mixing bowl. Pour the buffalo sauce over the hot cauliflower and toss to coat evenly.
Serving
- 7
Serve and Garnish
Transfer the buffalo cauliflower to a serving platter. If desired, serve with celery sticks and ranch dressing on the side for dipping.