Jul 09 2026
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Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe

Inspired by The Monarch
Time45m
Serves4

Cauliflower florets fried and tossed in buffalo sauce, served with ranch dressing.

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Ingredients

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Cauliflower Preparation

Ranch Dressing

Method

Cauliflower Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare Cauliflower

    Preheat your oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Meanwhile, cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets.

  2. 2

    Make Batter

    In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Gradually add water until you achieve a smooth batter.

  3. 3

    Coat Cauliflower

    Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, ensuring it's fully coated.

  4. 4

    Fry Cauliflower

    Carefully place the coated cauliflower florets into the hot oil and fry for about 5-6 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Buffalo Sauce

  1. 5

    Prepare Buffalo Sauce

    In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, stir in the hot sauce, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Mix until well combined and heated through.

  2. 6

    Toss Cauliflower in Sauce

    In a large mixing bowl, add the fried cauliflower florets and pour the buffalo sauce over them. Toss gently until all florets are well-coated in the sauce.

Ranch Dressing

  1. 7

    Make Ranch Dressing

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

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