Ingredients
Scale
A selection of fresh ingredients ready to make delicious buffalo cauliflower. 1 head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1/2 cup flour (or gluten-free alternative)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional for extra crunch)
- 1 cup hot sauce
- 1/4 cup butter or vegan butter substitute
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Follow these simple steps to make the perfect buffalo cauliflower – crispy, spicy, and delicious. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) or prepare an air fryer.
- Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets and pat them dry to remove any excess moisture.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Add olive oil and coat the cauliflower florets in the mixture.
- If using breadcrumbs, toss the cauliflower in breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
- Arrange the coated florets in a single layer on a baking sheet or in the air fryer basket.
- Bake or air-fry for 20-25 minutes, until crispy and golden brown.
- While the cauliflower is cooking, heat the hot sauce and butter (or vegan butter) in a saucepan until the butter is melted and the sauce is well combined.
- Once the cauliflower is crispy, toss it in the buffalo sauce until fully coated.
- Serve immediately with a dipping sauce of your choice, such as blue cheese, ranch, or a vegan option like cashew-based ranch or sriracha mayo.
Notes
For the best texture, make sure the cauliflower florets are completely dry before baking or air-frying. You can adjust the spiciness of the buffalo sauce by adding more or less hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked or Air-fried
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg