Oven-Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Ingredients

- 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1 cup of water
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 cup of Buffalo sauce
- 1 tablespoon of melted butter

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) to ensure it's at the right temperature for crispy cauliflower bites.

2. Prepare the Baking Sheet
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.

3. Mix the Batter
In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of water, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Whisk until smooth.

4. Coat the Cauliflower
Add the cauliflower florets to the bowl, ensuring each piece is evenly coated in the batter.

5. Bake the Cauliflower
Transfer the coated cauliflower to the prepared baking sheet, spreading them out in a single layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.

6. Prepare the Buffalo Sauce
While baking, combine 1 cup of Buffalo sauce with 1 tablespoon of melted butter in a small saucepan. Heat over medium-low until the butter is fully melted and the sauce is warm.

7. Coat with Buffalo Sauce
After 20 minutes of baking, remove the cauliflower from the oven. Carefully toss the baked cauliflower in the warm Buffalo sauce until fully coated.

8. Bake Again for Crispness
Return the sauce-coated cauliflower to the baking sheet and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cauliflower is crispy and golden.

9. Cool Slightly and Serve
Let the cauliflower bites cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving to allow them to crisp up and develop flavor.

Total Time

PT35M
35 minutes

Type of Dish

Snack

Keywords

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Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total Calories: 640

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