Description
A healthier take on classic buffalo wings, these Crispy Cauliflower Buffalo Bites are light, crispy, and packed with flavor, making them perfect for game day or as a tasty appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (gluten-free option available)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup milk (or non-dairy milk like almond or oat)
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- Olive oil spray or cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the milk to the dry ingredients gradually and mix until you achieve a smooth batter.
- Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, ensuring they are thoroughly coated, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Spray the tops with olive oil for extra crispiness.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes, turning halfway through until golden brown and crispy.
- Toss the baked cauliflower in buffalo sauce to coat them evenly.
- Return the cauliflower bites to the oven for an additional 10 minutes to let the sauce set.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce, like ranch or blue cheese.
Notes
For extra crispiness, consider double-coating the cauliflower. Serve with celery and carrot sticks for a classic touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Crispy Cauliflower Buffalo Bites, healthy appetizer, game day snacks, vegetarian buffalo wings