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Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
Enjoy these crispy, spicy cauliflower bites coated in buffalo sauce, perfect for 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 melted butter
- 0.5 tablespoon lemon juice
For Serving
- as needed Ranch or blue cheese dressing (for serving)
- as needed Carrot and celery sticks (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or spray with cooking spray.
- Mix flour, water, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Coat cauliflower florets in batter.
- Arrange coated florets on baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Mix hot sauce, melted butter, and lemon juice. Brush sauce over baked cauliflower.
- Bake for an additional 15 minutes until crispy. Serve with dressing and veggie sticks.
Notes
For extra crispiness, broil for 2 minutes at the end.