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Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Spice up your snack game with Buffalo Cauliflower Bites! Crispy, tangy, and healthier than wings, they’re perfect for game nights or parties. Try this easy recipe today!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large head cauliflower cut into bite-sized florets
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs optional for extra crunch
  • 1/2 cup hot sauce like Frank’s RedHot
  • 2 tbsp melted butter or olive oil
  • to taste Ranch or blue cheese dressing for serving

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Whisk
  • Brush for sauce application
  • Mixing bowls
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Wash and dry cauliflower florets thoroughly.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, water, garlic powder, paprika, and salt until smooth.
  4. Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, letting excess drip off, and arrange on the baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes.
  6. While baking, mix hot sauce and melted butter in a small bowl.
  7. After 20 minutes, brush hot sauce mixture over each floret and sprinkle with panko, if using.
  8. Return to oven and bake for another 10 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Let cool slightly and serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing, garnished with fresh parsley or green onions.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 5mg

Notes

For extra crunch, double-coat the cauliflower by dipping it twice in the batter. Use fresh spices for the best flavor. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, and reheat in the oven for crispness. For freezing, place cooled bites on a baking sheet to freeze until solid, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag and store for up to 2 months. Reheat directly from frozen in the oven.
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