Description
Crispy and flavorful Buffalo Cauliflower Bites are a delicious vegetarian appetizer or snack, featuring roasted cauliflower florets tossed in zesty buffalo sauce. Perfect for game days, parties, or a spicy treat any time.
Ingredients
Scale
Cauliflower and Seasoning
- 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and easy cleanup.
- Season Cauliflower: In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until they are evenly coated with the seasoning and oil, ensuring maximum flavor and crispiness.
- Roast Cauliflower: Spread the seasoned cauliflower florets out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 25 minutes until the florets turn golden brown and become tender.
- Apply Buffalo Sauce: Remove the roasted cauliflower from the oven and drizzle the buffalo sauce over them. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat all the pieces evenly with the spicy sauce.
- Final Roast: Return the buffalo-coated cauliflower to the oven and roast for an additional 10 minutes, allowing the sauce to bake in and intensify the flavor.
- Serve: Serve the Buffalo Cauliflower Bites warm with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch or blue cheese dressing, for a perfect spicy snack or appetizer.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, verify that your buffalo sauce is gluten-free.
- You can use store-bought buffalo sauce or make your own with hot sauce and melted butter or a vegan alternative.
- These bites can be served with ranch, blue cheese, or dairy-free dips depending on dietary preferences.
- To make them extra crispy, you can broil for an additional 2-3 minutes at the end, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 100g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
