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Aldrick Winters

Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe

This buffalo cauliflower recipe delivers perfectly crispy florets coated in spicy, tangy sauce. Ideal as a game-day snack, appetizer, or a guilt-free indulgence any night of the week. Easy to make and loved by both vegetarians and meat-lovers alike.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
1 – head – cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets1 – cup – all-purpose flour1 – teaspoon – garlic powder1 – teaspoon – smoked paprika½ – teaspoon – salt½ – teaspoon – black pepper¾ – cup – unsweetened almond milk (or regular milk)½ – cup – hot sauce, like Frank’s RedHot2 – tablespoons – unsalted butter, melted1 – teaspoon – honey or maple syrup (optional for balance)

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    In a large bowl, whisk together flour, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
    Slowly add almond milk to the flour mixture, stirring until smooth and thick enough to coat cauliflower.
    Toss cauliflower florets in the batter until fully coated, then spread them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
    Bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway, until edges are golden and slightly crisp.
    While baking, combine hot sauce, melted butter, and honey in a small bowl.
    Remove cauliflower from the oven and toss gently in the buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
    Return coated florets to the baking sheet and bake for an additional 5 minutes for extra crispiness.
    Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley if desired, and enjoy with ranch or blue cheese dip.

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Notes

  • For extra crunch, coat florets lightly with breadcrumbs before baking.
  • Adjust hot sauce to taste if you prefer milder or spicier bites.
  • Serve immediately; leftover cauliflower can get soft if refrigerated.