Fried Buffalo Cauliflower Bites are a delicious and spicy vegan appetizer. These crispy cauliflower bites are coated in a flavorful batter, baked until golden and crispy, and then coated in a tangy and spicy buffalo sauce. Serve them hot with celery sticks and vegan ranch or blue cheese dressing on the side for dipping. Enjoy!
A delicious and spicy vegan appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower medium
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup plant-based milk unsweetened
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup hot sauce
- 2 tbsp vegan butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, plant-based milk, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, letting any excess drip off, then transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cauliflower bites are golden and crispy.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together the hot sauce and melted vegan butter.
- Once the cauliflower bites are done baking, transfer them to a large mixing bowl and pour the buffalo sauce over them. Toss to coat evenly.
- Serve the fried buffalo cauliflower bites hot, with celery sticks and vegan ranch or blue cheese dressing on the side.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 278kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 9gFat: 6gFiber: 6g
Too spicy! I couldn’t eat them. Maybe I shoulda used less hot sauce or somethin’. Not for kids at all!
These were AMAZING! So crispy and full of flavor. I’m definitely making them again!
Like how do you even make cauliflower into bites?! It’s weird but I tried it and I loved it 😍
I dunno, sounds kinda gross. Cauliflower bites? Just stick to wings, right? 🤔
I was skeptical at first too, but they really do taste great! It’s amazing how good veggies can be when prepared right 😊.
I was skeptical at first, but wow! They tasted just like chicken wings. I might convert some non-vegans with this!
Could be better. They turned out soggy for me. Maybe I didn’t bake long enough? IDK.
So easy and quick! Perfect for snack time. Yum!
Yum! I added some extra spices to the batter. Made the flavor pop! 🤤
I subbed almond milk and used coconut oil instead of vegan butter. Still turned out epic!
I’m not vegan, but these were a hit at the party! Everybody loved them. Will share the recipe!
I followed the recipe exactly but they turned out soggy… What did I do wrong?
Not what I expected. Cauliflower just isn’t wings. You can’t fool me, lol.
Nah, these are not wings! vegan or not, cauliflower is still a veggie. But I guess some folks like to try new things. 🤔
I get where you’re coming from! Cauliflower can’t replace chicken wings for sure. But I think it can still be tasty, just a different vibe! 🤷♂️
Delicious, but a bit too spicy for my kids. Maybe less hot sauce next time? 🤔
Doesn’t taste like real buffalo wings. Disappointed. It’s missing something.
I get what you mean! It’s not the same as traditional wings for sure. But I think they can be tasty in their own way if you tweak the sauce a bit!
These are AMAZING! I can’t believe they’re made from cauliflower – they taste so good! Will definitely make again!
I tried making these but the batter was too thick. Should I add more milk????