Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
Crispy baked cauliflower bites coated in tangy buffalo sauce. A bold, crunchy, crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for Super Bowl parties and game day snacking.
Equipment
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- mixing bowls
- whisk
Ingredients
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup water or milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.75 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- ranch or blue cheese dressing, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, water, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Toss cauliflower florets in the batter until evenly coated.
- Arrange cauliflower in a single layer on the baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
- Mix buffalo sauce with melted butter. Toss baked cauliflower in the sauce until well coated.
- Return cauliflower to the oven and bake another 15–20 minutes until crispy and caramelized.
- Serve hot with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Notes
Serve immediately for maximum crispiness. Reheat leftovers in a hot oven to restore crunch.