Description
Oven-baked buffalo cauliflower bites that deliver all the spicy, tangy flavor of classic buffalo wings with a crispy texture and a healthy twist. Perfect for game day snacks or anytime you want a bold, guilt-free treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or vegan substitute
- ⅔ cup buffalo sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, water, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add cauliflower florets and toss gently to coat evenly without over-saturating.
- Arrange coated cauliflower in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between pieces.
- Bake for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through to crisp all sides.
- Meanwhile, mix melted butter and buffalo sauce in a bowl.
- Remove cauliflower from oven and toss with the buffalo sauce mixture until well coated.
- Return cauliflower to baking sheet and bake for an additional 25–30 minutes, flipping once, until golden and crispy.
- Let cool 5–10 minutes before serving to firm up the coating.
- Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing and celery sticks if desired.
Notes
Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet to ensure crispy edges. For vegan version, use plant-based butter and dairy-free buffalo sauce. To keep bites crisp when reheating, use an oven or air fryer instead of microwave. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days. You can prep cauliflower and batter ahead of time for meal prep convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg