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Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites with Ranch Drizzle for Playoff Snacks — restaurant-quality recipe photo

Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites with Ranch Drizzle

  • Author: Maxine Delarue
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Crispy Kingdom
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites are the perfect game day snack! These bites are coated in a spicy buffalo sauce and served with a cooling ranch drizzle. A delicious and healthy alternative to traditional buffalo wings!


Ingredients

– 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into florets

– 1 cup all-purpose flour

– 1 cup water

– 1 teaspoon garlic powder

– 1 teaspoon onion powder

– 1/2 teaspoon salt

– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

– 1 cup buffalo sauce

– 1 tablespoon olive oil

– 1 cup ranch dressing (for drizzle)

– Chopped green onions (for garnish)


Instructions

1.

2. – Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).

3. – In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, water, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.

4. – Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, coating well, and place on a lined baking sheet.

5. – Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the cauliflower is golden and crispy.

6. – In a separate bowl, mix the buffalo sauce with olive oil.

7. – Once the cauliflower is done, remove from the oven and toss with the buffalo sauce mixture.

8. – Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes.

9. – Drizzle ranch dressing over the bites and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.


Notes

 

– For extra crunch, you can use panko breadcrumbs in the batter.

– Adjust the buffalo sauce amount to your desired spice level.

– These bites can be served with celery sticks for a classic pairing.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 bites
  • Calories: 200 kcal
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: buffalo cauliflower, snacks, playoff snacks, vegetarian