Jul 13 2026
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Buffalo Cauliflower Bites Recipe

Inspired by The Neon Lunchbox
Time1h
Serves4

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

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Ingredients

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Cauliflower Bites

Ranch Dressing

Method

Cauliflower Bites Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Cauliflower

    Wash and cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets.

  3. 3

    Make the Batter

    In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt. Gradually add water and mix until smooth.

  4. 4

    Coat the Cauliflower

    Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, ensuring it is fully coated, then place it onto the prepared baking sheet.

  5. 5

    Bake the Cauliflower

    Drizzle olive oil over the coated cauliflower and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through.

  6. 6

    Toss in Buffalo Sauce

    Once baked, remove the cauliflower from the oven and toss in buffalo sauce until well coated.

Ranch Dressing Preparation

  1. 7

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, garlic powder, dried dill weed, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 8

    Whisk Until Smooth

    Whisk the ingredients together until the dressing is smooth and well combined.

  3. 9

    Chill the Dressing

    Refrigerate the ranch dressing for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

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