Crispy Oven Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe
A crispy and spicy vegetarian take on buffalo wings, made with baked cauliflower and a flavorful buffalo sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup milk (or plant-based milk)
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 tbsp melted butter (or vegan butter)
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the milk and mix until a smooth batter forms.
- Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, ensuring it is well coated, and shake off any excess.
- Arrange the coated cauliflower on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Lightly spray with cooking spray and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- In a separate bowl, mix the buffalo sauce with melted butter.
- Remove the cauliflower from the oven and toss it in the buffalo sauce mixture until well coated.
- Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes to set the sauce.
- Serve immediately with ranch or blue cheese dressing and celery sticks.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil for 2-3 minutes after baking.
- Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.