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Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

A meat-free option for buffalo wings, this baked buffalo cauliflower bites recipe gives you all of the flavor with less mess!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium cauliflower cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup flour substitute almond flour for gluten-free
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3/4 cup buffalo sauce
  • 1 tbsp butter melted (or substitute olive oil for dairy-free)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  • Whisk together the flour, water, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. The batter should be thick and smooth. You can add a little more water if the batter is too thick.
  • Add the cauliflower florets to the batter mixture. Make sure each piece of cauliflower is well coated. Shake off any excess.
  • Place batter-coated cauliflower on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cauliflower is crispy.
  • While the cauliflower is baking in a small bowl mix the buffalo sauce and butter (or olive oil).
  • Once the cauliflower is finished baking, remove it from the oven. Put cauliflower in a large mixing bowl. Top with the buffalo sauce mixture, making sure each piece of cauliflower is well coated.
  • Return the buffalo sauce-coated cauliflower to the baking sheet.
  • Bake for an additional 10-12 minutes. Remove from oven.
  • Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing and celery sticks.