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Vegetarian Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower served on a plate

Vegetarian Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower

Battered baked cauliflower florets tossed in spicy buffalo butter sauce for the perfect vegetarian game day appetizer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large head cauliflower cut into florets
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup milk or almond milk
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles for serving
  • 2 tbsp sliced chives

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 450F. Line a sheet pan with parchment.
  2. Whisk together flour, milk, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Toss cauliflower florets in the batter until coated.
  4. Arrange on parchment in a single layer with space between each one. Drizzle with olive oil. Bake 25 minutes, flipping halfway.
  5. Melt butter and stir in buffalo sauce.
  6. Toss baked cauliflower in the buffalo butter sauce.
  7. Optional: return to the sheet pan and bake 5 more minutes for extra crisp.
  8. Top with blue cheese crumbles and chives. Serve with ranch and celery.

Notes

Single layer with space between each floret is the key to crispiness. High heat at 450F. Optional second bake after saucing for extra crisp.