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Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Description

These Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites deliver the familiar bold flavor of buffalo wings with a light and vegetable-forward twist, perfect for any gathering.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 large head of cauliflower (about 2–2.5 lbs), cut into bite-size florets
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of choice)
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup Frank’s RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce (or your favorite hot sauce)
  • 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter (or vegan butter)
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional; use maple syrup for vegan)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (for the sauce)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment and lightly spray with oil.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, almond milk, 2 tsp garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and 1/2 tsp salt until smooth.
  3. One by one, dip florets into the batter, letting excess drip back into the bowl, then roll in panko to fully coat.
  4. Bake for 15–18 minutes at 450°F until the batter is set and the coating begins to brown.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk together hot sauce, melted butter (or vegan butter), 1 tbsp honey or maple, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder until smooth.
  6. Gently toss the baked florets in the buffalo sauce and return to the baking sheets.
  7. Bake for another 8–12 minutes until the edges are crisp and the panko is deeply golden.
  8. Let bites cool for 2–3 minutes on the sheet to firm up. Serve hot.

Notes

For a healthier version, use almond milk, vegan butter, and maple syrup. Adjust seasoning for dietary preferences.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 410
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 67g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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