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buffalo cauliflower

This delicious Buffalo Cauliflower recipe offers a spicy and crispy vegetarian alternative to traditional buffalo wings. Perfect as an appetizer or a side dish, these cauliflower florets are tossed in a flavorful buffalo sauce and baked to perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 baking sheet
  • 1 parchment paper
  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 measuring cups
  • 1 measuring spoons
  • 1 knife and cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium cauliflower head About 1.5 pounds.
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk Or any milk of choice.
  • 1 cup buffalo sauce Store-bought or homemade.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • optional celery sticks For serving.
  • optional carrot sticks For serving.
  • optional ranch or blue cheese dressing For serving.

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets and set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  • Gradually whisk in the almond milk until the batter is smooth and well combined.
  • Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, ensuring it's fully coated. Shake off any excess batter and place the florets on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 20 minutes until they start to become crispy and lightly browned.
  • While the cauliflower is baking, mix the buffalo sauce and olive oil in a separate bowl.
  • After 20 minutes, remove the cauliflower from the oven and carefully toss it in the buffalo sauce mixture until well coated.
  • Return the coated cauliflower to the baking sheet and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, until the sauce is heated through and the edges are crispy.
  • Remove from the oven, allow to cool slightly, and serve with celery sticks, carrot sticks, and dressing on the side.

Notes

For extra crispiness, you can broil the cauliflower for the last few minutes of cooking, keeping a close eye to prevent burning.
If you prefer a milder spice level, use a mild buffalo sauce or mix it with some ketchup or honey.