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Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
Enjoy these crispy, spicy cauliflower bites coated in buffalo sauce, perfect as a snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1 large head cauliflower (cut into florets)
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup water
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- to taste cooking spray
- 0.5 cup hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 0.5 tablespoon lemon juice
For Serving
- as needed Ranch or blue cheese dressing (for serving)
- as needed Carrots and celery sticks (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or spray with cooking spray.
- Mix flour, water, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth. Toss cauliflower in batter.
- Arrange cauliflower on baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Combine hot sauce, melted butter, and lemon juice. Brush sauce on cauliflower.
- Return to oven and bake for 15 minutes until browned. Serve hot with dressing and veggies.
Notes
For extra crispiness, broil for a few minutes at the end.