Gluten Free Easy Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Total time45 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time30 min

Gluten Free Easy Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Cauliflower florets get dunked in a smooth, seasoned batter loaded with garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika, then baked until the edges turn lightly golden and set. A tangy, buttery-spicy buffalo sauce — brightened with a touch of maple syrup — gets poured over the florets for a second bake, caramelizing into that classic sticky, crisp-edged finish. Fresh parsley and cold celery sticks round things out for serving, giving you the crunch-and-cool contrast that buffalo bites are all about. The double-bake method is the real trick here: it sets a light, crackly coating first, then locks in all that deep, caramelized buffalo flavor on the second pass. These come out spicy, savory, and satisfyingly crisp without a drop of oil for frying, making them a solid pick for game day, party platters, or just a snack-attack night in. It's an easy one to add to a gluten free lineup whenever a buffalo cauliflower craving hits.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the cauliflower

1 medium head cauliflower (about 2 lbs), cut into 1 ½-inch florets
¾ cup all-purpose flour
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Chef's tip
Choose a gluten-free baking blend labeled 1:1 or cup-for-cup and use the same amount. Almond and coconut flour won't work the same way.
¾ cup water
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp salt

For the buffalo sauce

½ cup hot sauce (such as frank's redhot)
2 tbsp vegan butter, melted
1 tsp maple syrup
¼ tsp garlic powder

For serving

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
celery sticks, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, water, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and salt until a smooth, thin batter forms — it should coat the back of a spoon but still drip off easily.

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