Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe
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Ingredients
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Vegetables
Breading
Buffalo Sauce
Garnish (optional)
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) to ensure a crispy texture for the cauliflower.
- 2
Prepare the Cauliflower
Remove the leaves and stem from the cauliflower head. Cut it into bite-sized florets.
Breading the Cauliflower
- 3
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- 4
Add Water
Gradually add water to the dry ingredients, stirring until a smooth batter forms.
- 5
Coat the Cauliflower
Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, ensuring it is fully coated. Shake off any excess batter.
Baking
- 6
Arrange on Baking Sheet
Place the coated cauliflower florets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring they are spaced out evenly.
- 7
Bake the Cauliflower
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
Making the Buffalo Sauce
- 8
Prepare the Sauce
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Once melted, add the hot sauce and garlic powder. Stir until well combined.
- 9
Coat Cauliflower
Once the cauliflower is baked, remove it from the oven and toss it in the buffalo sauce until fully coated.
Serving
- 10
Garnish and Serve
Serve the buffalo cauliflower hot, garnished with celery sticks and a side of blue cheese dressing for dipping.