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Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Frances Kellar
You won't miss the meat here. These Buffalo Cauliflower Bites are a little bit spicy with the right amount of sweetness sure to turn anyone into a cauliflower connoisseur.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole head of cauliflower about 1 pound, cut into florets
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 tablespoons raw honey
  • 1/3 cup buffalo sauce
  • 3 large cloves of garlic, grated or 6 small cloves

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, ground pepper, and cayenne pepper until well combined. Add the milk and whisk together to create a slurry. This will be the batter to coat the cauliflower.
  • Cut florets into pieces and add to the prepared batter. Using a spoon, mix to evenly coat every cauliflower bite in the batter. Pour out the cauliflower bites on the parchment lined baking sheet and spread them out evenly so they're not too close together to help them crisp up and brown.
  • Roast the cauliflower for 25 minutes, flipping them halfway, until edges are crisp and golden.
  • While cauliflower roasts, prepare the buffalo sauce by first grating the garlic into a large mixing bowl. Add honey and buffalo sauce and whisk together until well combined.
  • Remove cauliflower from oven and immediately toss into the bowl with the prepared buffalo sauce. Stir together to coat the cauliflower in the sauce. Serve immediately.

Notes

Substitution Notes:
  • Substitute maple syrup for the honey in the buffalo sauce to make this vegan. If doing so, start with one (1) tablespoon maple syrup and add the second based on taste preference. Maple syrup can taste a bit sweeter for me but it may not for you so adjust measurement to your preference here. 
  • Substitute the almond milk for oat milk, cow's milk, or your milk of choice. All work here.
  • Substitute gluten-free flour or even almond flour for the all-purpose flour. 
Keyword vegetarian recipes, easy weeknights, buffalo cauliflower, roast cauliflower