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Crispy Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

A pile of bright orange, crispy buffalo cauliflower bites served on a white plate with a side of ranch or blue cheese dip.
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Make these easy, crispy baked buffalo cauliflower bites. They are a flavorful, plant-based appetizer perfect for game day or snacking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup cold water or unsweetened plant milk
  • 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
  • 2 tablespoons melted vegan butter or oil
  • For Serving: Vegan ranch or blue cheese dip

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  3. Slowly whisk in the cold water or plant milk until you have a smooth, thin batter, similar to pancake batter. Do not overmix.
  4. Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, letting excess drip off, and place it on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes.
  6. While the cauliflower bakes, whisk together the buffalo sauce and melted butter/oil in a separate bowl.
  7. Remove the cauliflower from the oven. Transfer the hot florets to the sauce bowl and gently toss until fully coated.
  8. Return the sauced cauliflower to the baking sheet. Bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are crispy and slightly browned.
  9. Remove from the oven and serve immediately with your choice of dip.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, you can lightly spray the coated florets with cooking spray before the first bake.
  • If you want a thicker coating, you can dredge the battered florets in a small amount of dry flour mixture after dipping in the wet batter.
  • Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce based on your preferred spice level.

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