Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
Crisp oven-baked cauliflower bites coated in a buttery, tangy Buffalo-style hot sauce.
Instructions
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Step 1
Heat the oven to 230°C. Coat the baking sheet evenly with the vegetable oil.
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Step 2
Whisk the flour, water, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in the mixing bowl until a smooth batter forms.
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Step 3
Add the cauliflower to the batter and toss until every floret is lightly coated. Arrange the florets in one layer on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them.
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Step 4
Bake for 20 minutes, turning the florets halfway through, until the coating is set and beginning to brown.
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Step 5
Meanwhile, melt the butter in the saucepan over low heat. Remove from the heat and whisk in the hot sauce until combined.
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Step 6
Transfer the baked cauliflower to the mixing bowl, pour over the Buffalo sauce, and toss gently to coat. Return the florets to the baking sheet in one layer.
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Step 7
Bake for 10 minutes more, until the sauce is set and the edges are browned. Let the bites stand briefly before serving.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Wash the cauliflower before cutting, dry it well, and do not taste the raw batter. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use within 3 days.
Risk factors
- uncooked flour in the batter
- hot baking sheet and sauce
- fresh cauliflower may carry soil or debris