Description
Indulge in the crunchy, spicy goodness of Easy Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower! This delightful appetizer features tender cauliflower florets coated in a crispy batter and tossed in tangy buffalo sauce. Perfect for game nights or casual gatherings, it’s a crowd-pleaser that brings flavor and excitement to any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup buffalo sauce (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp olive oil spray
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and cold water until smooth; the batter should be thick but pourable.
- Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, allowing excess to drip off, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Arrange the coated florets on the baking sheet in a single layer and lightly spray with olive oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown and crispy.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter, then combine with buffalo sauce and garlic powder over low heat.
- Toss baked cauliflower in the buffalo sauce mixture until evenly coated before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 florets (120g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg