Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsThe Neon LunchboxBuffalo Cauliflower Recipe

Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe

Inspired by The Neon Lunchbox
Time45m
Serves4

Crispy Cauliflower with Buffalo Sauce, served with Ranch

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Ingredients

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Cauliflower

Ranch Dressing

Method

Prepare Cauliflower

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Cut Cauliflower

    Remove the leaves of the cauliflower and cut the head into bite-sized florets.

  3. 3

    Season Cauliflower

    In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower florets with olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Toss until evenly coated.

Bake Cauliflower

  1. 4

    Bake

    Spread the seasoned cauliflower florets in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.

Make Buffalo Sauce

  1. 5

    Melt Butter

    In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter.

  2. 6

    Combine with Hot Sauce

    Once melted, remove from heat and whisk in the hot sauce until well combined.

Coat Cauliflower

  1. 7

    Toss Cauliflower

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

Prepare Ranch Dressing

  1. 8

    Combine Ingredients

    In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, buttermilk, dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.

Serve

  1. 9

    Plate the Dish

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

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