Baked Buffalo Cauliflower
This baked buffalo cauliflower recipe delivers crispy, golden florets tossed in a glossy homemade buffalo sauce. Perfect for game day, parties, or a flavorful plant-based appetizer, especially when served with homemade blue cheese dip and classic veggie sides.
PREP TIME
15 minutes
COOK TIME
35 minutes
INGREDIENTS
13
Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 1 head1 head1 head Cauliflower, (cut into wing-sized florets)
- .75 cup.75 cup.75 cup Whole Milk
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
- .5 cup.5 cup.5 cup All Purpose Flour, plus 2 tablespoons
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Cornstarch
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- .5 tsp.5 tsp.5 tsp Onion Powder
- .5 tsp.5 tsp.5 tsp Garlic Powder
- .5 tsp.5 tsp.5 tsp Kosher Salt
- .25 tsp.25 tsp.25 tsp Black Pepper
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Butter, Unsalted
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Honey
- .333 cup.333 cup.333 cup Hot Sauce, Louisiana-style
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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk and lemon juice. Set aside for 5 minutes to slightly thicken.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the thickened milk mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until a smooth batter forms.
- Add the cauliflower florets and gently toss until fully coated.
- Transfer the coated cauliflower to the prepared baking sheets, shaking off excess batter and arranging in a single layer.
- Bake for 25 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until lightly golden and set.
- While the cauliflower bakes, melt the butter in a small saucepan. Whisk in the honey and hot sauce until smooth and glossy.
- Remove the cauliflower from the oven and toss gently with the buffalo sauce.
- Return the cauliflower to the baking sheets and bake for an additional 10 to 12 minutes, until the sauce has set and the edges are crisp.
- Serve immediately with blue cheese or ranch dressing, plus carrot and celery sticks.
Notes
- You can use store-bought buttermilk instead of making it with whole milk and lemon juice.
- My preferred hot sauce for this recipe is Crystal’s, though you can use Frank’s, Tabasco or any other version you like.
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Appetizers Coconut Free Egg Free Nut Free Pescetarian Shellfish Free Sugar Alcohol Free Vegetarian| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 173 |
| Fat: | 10 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 17 g |
| Protein: | 4 g |
| Cholesterol: | 13 g |
| Sodium: | 302 mg |
| Fiber: | 0 g |
| Sugars: | 4 g |
| Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
| Calculated per serving. | |
6 responses to “Baked Buffalo Cauliflower”
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Baked cauliflower is truly so under appreciated!!!
I think it’s the vegetarian GOAT for game day celebrations.
I love the smoked paprika in the recipe. I try to use that spice whenever I can. I will try this one, looks delicious!
Smoked paprika is my secret weapon for so many dishes. It one swap that takes things from good to oh my goodness!
I will DEFINITELY be giving this a try! Yum!
It’s definitely the kind of dish you’ll soon be making on repeat!