Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Chimneys RestaurantBuffalo Cauliflower Recipe

Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

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

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Ingredients

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Cauliflower

Method

Preparation of Cauliflower

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) to ensure it gets hot enough for crispy roasting.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Cauliflower

    Wash and cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets. Make sure they are evenly sized for uniform cooking.

  3. 3

    Season the Cauliflower

    In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the cauliflower florets and toss until they are well-coated.

Cooking the Cauliflower

  1. 4

    Roast the Cauliflower

    Spread the seasoned cauliflower florets in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, tossing halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy.

Making the Buffalo Sauce

  1. 5

    Prepare the Buffalo Sauce

    In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Once melted, add the hot sauce and stir until well combined. Remove from heat.

Coating the Cauliflower

  1. 6

    Toss with Buffalo Sauce

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

Preparing the Ranch Dressing

  1. 7

    Mix the Ranch Dressing

    In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and well combined.

Serving

  1. 8

    Serve the Buffalo Cauliflower

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

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