These buffalo cauliflower bites are the perfect appetizer for your next party! They’re easy to make, and can be tailored to your liking with various dipping sauces. Plus, they’re a healthier alternative to traditional buffalo wings.
Ingredients
- 1 head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Method
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, combine flour, water, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and salt. Add cauliflower and toss to coat.
- Spread cauliflower onto a baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together buffalo sauce and olive oil. Remove cauliflower from oven and toss with buffalo sauce mixture.
- Spread cauliflower back onto the baking sheet. Bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Potential changes & improvements
If you want a bit more of a crunch to your buffalo cauliflower bites, you could try adding some bread crumbs to the flour mixture. For a bit more heat, you could also increase the amount of cayenne pepper. And, of course, feel free to change up the dipping sauce to your liking!
What other food it works well with
Buffalo cauliflower bites go great with celery and carrot sticks, as well as a variety of dipping sauces. Try pairing them with bleu cheese, ranch, or even a honey mustard sauce.
Common Mistakes
One common mistake when making buffalo cauliflower bites is not cooking them long enough. Make sure to cook them for the full 25 minutes to get them nice and crispy.
Nutritional Information
Serving size: 1/2 cup
Calories: 107
Fat: 7 g
Saturated fat: 1 g
Unsaturated fat: 6 g
Carbohydrates: 9 g
Sugar: 3 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 2 g
Allergens
Wheat