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Easy Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe

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This Easy Buffalo Cauliflower recipe offers a delicious and healthier twist on traditional buffalo wings. Cauliflower florets are coated in a seasoned cornstarch batter, baked to crispy perfection, and then tossed in a flavorful buffalo sauce made from hot sauce and melted butter. Served warm with ranch dressing for dipping, this appetizer is perfect for game day, parties, or a spicy snack.

Ingredients

Cauliflower Batter

  • 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Buffalo Sauce

  • 3 to 4 tablespoons Frank’s Red Hot sauce, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Dip

  • 1 recipe ranch dressing (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions

  1. Season the cauliflower. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large mixing bowl, whisk together cornstarch, water, garlic powder, paprika, kosher salt, and ground black pepper until you achieve a light pancake-batter consistency. Add the cauliflower florets and gently toss until they are thoroughly coated. Alternatively, place the florets and batter into a large Ziploc bag and shake to combine.
  2. Bake the cauliflower. Arrange the coated florets in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the cauliflower edges turn golden and slightly crispy.
  3. Make the buffalo sauce. While the cauliflower bakes, stir together Frank’s Red Hot sauce and melted unsalted butter in a small mixing bowl until fully combined.
  4. Coat and finish baking. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and brush the buffalo sauce evenly over the baked cauliflower. Return the cauliflower to the oven and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until the sauce starts to brown slightly and the cauliflower is tender but crisp.
  5. Serve warm. Transfer the buffalo cauliflower to a serving platter and serve immediately with ranch dressing on the side for dipping.

Notes

  • For extra crispy cauliflower, ensure florets are not overcrowded on the baking sheet.
  • Adjust the amount of hot sauce according to your preferred spice level.
  • Use gluten-free cornstarch and check ranch dressing ingredients to keep this recipe gluten free.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat in the oven for best texture.

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