Soft, Fluffy Brioche Buns Recipe
These Spicy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites are crispy, flavorful, and packed with the bold heat of buffalo sauce. They’re an irresistible, plant-based alternative to chicken wings, with a perfect balance of spice and crunch.
Equipment
- - Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- - Mixing bowls
Ingredients
- - 1 medium cauliflower cut into bite-sized florets
- - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour or chickpea flour for gluten-free
- - 1/2 cup water
- - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- - Salt and pepper to taste
- - 1 cup buffalo sauce store-bought or homemade
- - 2 tablespoons olive oil
- - Optional: fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- **Preheat the Oven**: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- **Prepare the Cauliflower**: In a large bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the water and whisk until smooth.
- **Coat the Cauliflower**: Add the cauliflower florets to the batter, tossing them gently to coat each piece evenly.
- **Bake**: Arrange the coated cauliflower florets in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the cauliflower is golden brown and crispy.
- **Make the Buffalo Sauce**: While the cauliflower bakes, combine the buffalo sauce and olive oil in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir until the sauce is warm and well-combined.
- **Coat in Sauce**: Once the cauliflower is done, remove it from the oven and toss it in the buffalo sauce until fully coated.
- **Serve**: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve with a side of ranch or blue cheese dipping sauce.