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Cauliflower florets smothered and baked in buffalo hot sauce and served on a white platter with a small glass jar filled with ranch dressing and a side of celery sticks.
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Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe

Oven Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Bites are a fun and easy appetizer or snack made with just a few simple ingredients.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 92kcal
Chef: Jessica Randhawa

Ingredients

  • 1 large head of cauliflower - cut into small florets
  • ½ cup Frank's Red Hot Sauce - plus more for serving
  • 2 tablespoon butter - melted
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt - optional, to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • To make the buffalo sauce, whisk together the hot sauce, melted butter, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt, in a medium bowl.
  • Transfer the cauliflower florets to a large bowl and toss in the buffalo sauce mixture. Spread the cauliflower in a single layer over the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for approximately 25 minutes, tossing once midway through cooking. The insides should be tender, and the outsides should be crisp. Optional: Broil for 1-2 minutes at the very end of cooking.
  • Serve immediately. Garnish with fresh chopped chives or drizzle with additional buffalo sauce, if desired.

Notes

  • If you like extra crispy edges, set the oven to broil in the last 2 minutes of baking and cook until just brown around the edges.
  • Some readers have mentioned that their cauliflower bites come out less soggy when they bake their cauliflower florets in a little olive oil first, before adding any hot sauce. After the cauliflower is baked, then they transfer to hot sauce mixture and toss to coat. Let me know what works best for you!
  • Buffalo cauliflower is best enjoyed immediately.
  • Air Fryer Instructions: Air fry at 375 degrees F for 10 minutes then flip the florets and continue to air fry for an additional 5 minutes. Remember to cook in batches, if necessary. The cauliflower florets should be cooked in a single layer.

Nutrition

Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 1168mg | Potassium: 108mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 205IU | Vitamin C: 29.3mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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