Buffalo Cauliflower recipe served on a plate, by The Hampton Social - Brickell Miami
Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Hampton Social - Brickell MiamiBuffalo Cauliflower Recipe

Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe

Time50m
Serves4

Crispy cauliflower, buffalo sauce, blue cheese dressing

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Blue Cheese Dressing

Method

Preparation of Cauliflower

  1. 1

    Prepare the Cauliflower

    Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Remove the leaves from the cauliflower and cut it into bite-sized florets.

Breading the Cauliflower

  1. 2

    Mix the Breading

    In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and water. Whisk until smooth.

  2. 3

    Coat the Cauliflower

    Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, ensuring it is fully coated. Place the coated florets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Baking the Cauliflower

  1. 4

    Bake the Cauliflower

    Bake the coated cauliflower in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.

Making Buffalo Sauce

  1. 5

    Prepare the Buffalo Sauce

    In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, add the hot sauce and garlic powder. Stir until combined and heated through.

Coating Cauliflower with Buffalo Sauce

  1. 6

    Coat the Baked Cauliflower

    Remove the cauliflower from the oven. Drizzle the buffalo sauce over the baked cauliflower and toss to coat evenly.

Making Blue Cheese Dressing

  1. 7

    Prepare the Dressing

    In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, crumbled blue cheese, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.

Serving

  1. 8

    Serve the Dish

    Serve the buffalo cauliflower warm with the blue cheese dressing on the side for dipping.

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