Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
These Buffalo Cauliflower Bites are crispy, spicy, and packed with flavor! Perfect for game day or a tasty snack!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower cut into bite-sized florets
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder divided
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter or vegan butter
- 1 cup hot sauce such as Frank's
- Celery stalks for serving
- Blue cheese dressing for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). A hot oven is key to achieving crispy cauliflower bites.
- Wash and dry the head of cauliflower. Cut it into bite-sized florets, ensuring they are relatively uniform in size for even cooking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cauliflower florets, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, onion powder, Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper, and cayenne pepper. Drizzle with the olive oil and toss until all the florets are well-coated.
- Spread the seasoned cauliflower evenly on a baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- While the cauliflower is roasting, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Once melted, stir in the hot sauce and the remaining teaspoon of garlic powder. Mix until well combined and heated through.
- Once the cauliflower is done roasting, pour the buffalo sauce over the hot cauliflower on the baking sheet. Toss gently to coat all the florets evenly.
- Return the coated cauliflower to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes. This will help the sauce caramelize slightly and intensify the flavor.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Serve with celery stalks and blue cheese dressing on the side.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Mixing bowl
- Spatula
- Measuring spoons
- Knife and cutting board
Notes
- These bites are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For a vegan option, use vegan butter and dairy-free blue cheese dressing.
- To reheat, place them back in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes.
