Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
These Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Bites make for a fun and tasty appetizer or weeknight dinner—or even lunch! In this recipe, battered cauliflower is baked, dipped in buffalo sauce mixture, then cooked a bit longer to create a sticky glaze.
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This cauliflower recipe is crispy, easy to make, and delicious as a party food or stuffed inside a taco. Let me tell you, it is a game changer!
This Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Bites recipe is….
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Dairy-free
- Baked, not fried
- Crispy
- Easy to prepare
- A great appetizer or dinner option
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How To Make Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
- Preheat the oven and prep baking sheet.
- In a bowl, mix flour and seasonings.
- Stir in the cauliflower, coating all sides.
- Spread cauliflower on baking pan and bake. Stir halfway through.
- Mix hot sauce, oil, and syrup in a bowl. When cauliflower is done, toss to coat.
- Return cauliflower to pan and bake a few more minutes to create a glaze.
The full directions for how to make Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Bites are in the printable recipe card below.
Tips & Tricks for Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
Prep Pan For Baking
I recommend using a silicone baking mat, aluminum foil, or parchment to line your baking sheet. Any of these options will give you a no fuss cleanup. For example, if you use aluminum foil, you can just wad it up and throw it away when you’re done! Of course, the baking mats are reusable and a little more eco-friendly.
Adjust Spice Factor
You can make these baked cauliflower bites as spicy or mild as you want. Just use the hot sauce that fits what you want, and remember that the syrup tames down the spice as well!
Keep Pieces Same Size
Try to cut your cauliflower florets into evenly sized pieces, so they cook evenly. Granted, they won’t all be exactly the same size, but keeping the pieces relatively similar in size will keep smaller pieces from burning while larger pieces are still uncooked.
Variations to Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
Wing Sauce
Buffalo Wild Wings has some great sauces that you can use in place of the hot sauce and syrup. It’s a different way to season up your cauliflower!
Skip Dredging in Flour
Don’t want to use the flour mixture? Just drizzle the cauliflower florets with some oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast, and then at the end of roasting, toss the florets in sauce and bake for additional time as directed.
Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Bites FAQs
How do you eat buffalo bites?
Make a burrito style bowl with a blend of rice, or skip the rice and use just the buffalo bites. Stuff these tasty bites in tacos, eat them with a dipping sauce, serve them as an appetizer, etc. There are so many ways to enjoy this baked buffalo cauliflower!
How should I store leftovers?
Store any cauliflower you do not eat in the fridge for 3–5 days. You will find that these bites are best when eaten fresh out of the oven—they will have the best flavor and texture. But you can reheat leftover bites in the microwave for a quick lunch or dinner.
Can I use a mild wing sauce?
You can use a mild or spicy sauce for your cauliflower bites. You can even split them and do both if you have a family that partially enjoys spice. We do that sometimes when we want to make sure everyone can enjoy this cauliflower dish!
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Recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 148kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ cup plain almond milk
- 1 head cauliflower chopped into florets
- ½ cup hot sauce such as Frank’s buffalo sauce
- 1 tbsp canola oil or your oil of choice
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or agave syrup
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 425°F, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, stir together the flour, garlic powder, salt, and paprika until combined. Whisk in the almond milk until the batter is smooth.
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Add the cauliflower florets to the mixture and toss until they are evenly coated.
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Spread cauliflower out on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until fork tender, gently stirring halfway through.
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While cauliflower is cooking, mix together the hot sauce, oil, and maple syrup in a small bowl. Set aside.
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Once cauliflower is cooked, transfer it to a large mixing bowl and toss with the prepared hot sauce
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Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cauliflower back to the baking sheet. Bake for 2–3 more minutes, until sauce is bubbling. Serve hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 148kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 1169mgPotassium: 511mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 68IUVitamin C: 93mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg
This article was originally published by ohmyveggies.com. Read the original article here.
