Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Total time50 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time35 min

Crispy cauliflower florets get a thick, seasoned batter with garlic powder, onion powder, and a hit of smoked paprika before hitting a hot oven until the edges turn golden. A glossy, tangy hot sauce glaze gets brushed on for a second bake, caramelizing into that sticky, cling-to-your-fingers coating buffalo wings are famous for. The double-bake method is what makes these so good — crisp on the outside, tender all the way through, with real char and spice in every bite. Pile them onto a platter with crunchy celery sticks and your favorite dip for game day, movie night, or just a craving for something spicy and satisfying. This one's a genuinely great pick for a vegan spread, no one at the table will be reaching for anything else.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the cauliflower

1 medium head cauliflower (about 2 lbs), cut into 1 ½-inch florets
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For the batter

¾ cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup whole milk
Chef's tip
Use plain, unsweetened soy milk, measured 1:1. It's one of the most reliable milk swaps and works in sauces, custards, and baked goods. For hot or acidic drinks, a barista-style soy milk resists curdling.
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil

For the buffalo sauce

½ cup hot sauce (such as frank's redhot)
3 tbsp unsalted butter
Chef's tip
Use a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.
1 tsp white wine vinegar
¼ tsp worcestershire sauce

For serving

celery sticks, for serving (optional)
blue cheese dressing or blue ranch dressing, for serving (optional)
Omit this
This ingredient likely doesn’t work for the diet.

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Set a wire rack on a large baking sheet and coat the rack lightly with cooking spray or brush with oil.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and olive oil until smooth and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.

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