Description
Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites are a game-changer in the world of appetizers. These delicious bites offer the same fiery flavor and satisfying crunch as traditional buffalo wings, but they’re completely plant-based! Perfect for parties, game days, or just a snack to satisfy your cravings, these cauliflower bites are baked to perfection with a spicy buffalo sauce that will leave you wanting more. The combination of crispy Panko breadcrumbs and zesty hot sauce makes each bite an explosion of flavor. Enjoy them with your favorite dipping sauce or add them to salads and tacos for a versatile meal option!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head of cauliflower
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 ½ cups Panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup Frank’s RedHot sauce
- 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut cauliflower into uniform bite-sized florets.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and almond milk until smooth.
- Dip each floret in the batter, allowing excess to drip off before coating in Panko breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix Frank’s RedHot sauce with melted butter in a separate bowl.
- Toss baked florets in the buffalo sauce and return to the oven for an additional 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Plant-Based
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 bites (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg