Description
Buffalo Cauliflower Bites are a delicious, healthier alternative to buffalo wings, featuring crispy roasted cauliflower florets tossed in spicy buffalo sauce. Perfect as a game-day snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup Frank’s RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing, for serving
- Celery sticks, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spray the foil with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well coated.
- Spread the cauliflower in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast for 20 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the cauliflower is golden and crispy on the edges.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the hot sauce and honey until combined. Remove from heat.
- Remove the cauliflower from the oven and transfer it to a large bowl. Pour the buffalo sauce over the roasted cauliflower and toss to coat evenly.
- Return the coated cauliflower to the baking sheet and roast for an additional 10 minutes until caramelized and slightly crispy.
- Serve immediately with ranch or blue cheese dressing and celery sticks if desired.
Notes
- Use Frank’s RedHot Original for the best authentic buffalo flavor.
- Adjust the honey amount for a sweeter or spicier flavor profile.
- These bites are best served fresh for maximum crispiness.
- Make it vegan by using a plant-based butter and sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 153
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1092 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
