Buffalo Cauliflower Bites (Print-Friendly Version)
Perfect for warm weather parties, these spicy cauliflower bites have a crunchy crust and a zesty sauce. Great for casual munching or when friends drop by. Save & click.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 -
One big cauliflower head, about 2 to 2.5 pounds, broken into pieces
→ Batter
02 -
1 cup plain flour
03 -
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
04 -
2 teaspoons garlic powder
05 -
1 teaspoon onion powder
06 -
Half a teaspoon black pepper
07 -
Half a teaspoon salt
→ Breadcrumb Coating
08 -
1 and a half cups Panko breadcrumbs
→ Buffalo Sauce
09 -
Half a cup Frank’s RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce
10 -
3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
11 -
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup if you want it sweeter
12 -
Half a teaspoon garlic powder
# How to Make It:
01 -
Cut the cauliflower into small florets and keep them ready.
02 -
Whisk together the flour, almond milk, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt in a bowl till it's smooth and thick.
03 -
Dip each floret into the batter, then roll them in Panko breadcrumbs until they're covered well. Arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
04 -
Put them in an oven heated to 425°F (220°C) and bake for about 25 to 30 minutes until they're crispy and golden.
05 -
Mix together the hot sauce, melted butter, honey or maple syrup if using, and garlic powder until nicely blended.
06 -
Toss the baked cauliflower with the buffalo sauce until all pieces are coated. Eat right away to keep that crispiness.
# Extra Suggestions:
01 -
If you want them extra crispy, broil the coated cauliflower for 2 to 3 more minutes, but watch carefully so they don’t burn.