Ingredients
– 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1 cup water
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon black pepper
– 1 cup buffalo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Creating Buffalo Cauliflower Bites is straightforward if you follow these simple steps:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the Cauliflower: Wash and cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets.
3. Make the Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, water, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
4. Coat the Cauliflower: Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, ensuring it’s fully coated. Shake off any excess batter.
5. Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the coated florets on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, leaving space between each piece.
6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the batter is crispy and golden brown.
7. Prepare the Buffalo Sauce: In a small bowl, mix the buffalo sauce with olive oil for added richness.
8. Coat with Sauce: Remove the cauliflower from the oven and toss the crispy florets in the buffalo sauce until well coated.
9. Return to Oven: Place the coated cauliflower back on the baking sheet and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes to set the sauce.
10. Garnish: Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
These steps will guide you in creating these incredible bites effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-6
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Fat: 4g
- Protein: 4g