Spicy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Ingredients

• For the Cauliflower Bites:
  • 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
• For the Buffalo Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional for sweetness)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the Batter:
   • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, water, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and paprika until smooth.
3. Coat the Cauliflower:
   • Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, allowing the excess to drip off, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
4. Bake:
   • Bake the cauliflower in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until they start to become golden and crispy.
5. Make the Buffalo Sauce:
   • While the cauliflower is baking, combine the hot sauce, melted butter, and honey/maple syrup in a small bowl. Mix well.
6. Coat with Sauce:
   • After 20 minutes, remove the cauliflower from the oven and drizzle the buffalo sauce over them. Toss gently to coat.
7. Bake Again:
   • Return the cauliflower to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until crispy and well-coated with sauce.
8. Serve:
   • Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Serve with celery sticks and ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.

Tips

• Adjust the amount of hot sauce based on your spice preference.
• For extra crispiness, you can broil them for a couple of minutes at the end.

Enjoy your Spicy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites! If you need more variations or details, just let me know!