Best 5 Spicy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites Recipes

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**Spicy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites: A Vegan Delight That Packs a Punch**

Craving the bold flavors of buffalo wings without the meat? Look no further than these Spicy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites! This vegan-friendly dish offers a delightful twist on the classic bar snack, delivering a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Made with tender cauliflower florets coated in a zesty buffalo sauce and baked to crispy perfection, these bites offer a healthier alternative that's packed with nutrition and flavor. Serve them as an appetizer, game-day snack, or alongside your favorite main course for a burst of savory goodness. This recipe provides step-by-step instructions, along with variations for a milder or spicier sauce, making it customizable to your preferred taste. Get ready to experience the perfect balance of heat, tang, and crunch with each irresistible bite!

**Additional Delights to Explore:**

* **Easy Buffalo Cauliflower Dip:** For those who prefer a creamy and dippable treat, this recipe transforms the classic buffalo flavor into a smooth and irresistible dip. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or dipping your favorite veggies and chips.

* **Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos:** Craving a flavorful and unique taco filling? Look no further! These tacos feature crispy cauliflower florets tossed in a tangy buffalo sauce, nestled in warm tortillas with your favorite taco toppings.

* **Buffalo Cauliflower Salad:** This vibrant and hearty salad combines tender roasted cauliflower, crisp romaine lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and crumbled blue cheese, all tossed in a zesty buffalo dressing. It's a perfect blend of flavors and textures that will leave you feeling satisfied and refreshed.

Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this collection of buffalo cauliflower recipes, offering a delicious and versatile way to enjoy this healthy vegetable. From crispy bites to creamy dips, tacos to salads, these recipes are sure to become your go-to favorites for any occasion.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SPICY CAULIFLOWER BITES



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This is my spin on mashed cauliflower: delicious, cheesy bites with a spicy kick! For a thicker consistency use cream instead of milk.

Provided by ladanams

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Spicy

Time 1h10m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 head cauliflower, broken into florets
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 cloves garlic, chopped, or more to taste
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
⅓ cup skim milk
⅓ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Toss cauliflower, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Pour cauliflower onto a large sheet of aluminum foil and wrap tightly; place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cauliflower is tender, 45 to 55 minutes. Transfer cauliflower mixture to a bowl and mash to desired consistency.
  • Mix olive oil and milk into mashed cauliflower mixture. Drop cauliflower mixture by the spoonful into muffin cups and top with Cheddar cheese and red pepper flakes.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes before removing from the pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.1 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Cholesterol 13.7 mg, Fat 29.3 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 147.6 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER



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This is a great substitution for buffalo wings! Can be made gluten-free, vegan, or vegetarian. Make sure to coat your cookie sheet well with oil or they will stick. Husband and kids give this two thumbs up! Dip this in ranch or blue cheese for even more added flavor, but it doesn't need it.

Provided by ddmama

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Spicy

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

olive oil cooking spray
¾ cup gluten-free baking flour (such as Premium Gold® Flax and Ancient Grains All-Purpose Flour)
1 cup water
½ teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 heads cauliflower, cut into bite-size pieces
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot®)
1 teaspoon honey

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Mix flour, water, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together in a bowl using a whisk until batter is smooth and somewhat runny. Add cauliflower to batter and mix until cauliflower is coated; spread onto the baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Remove saucepan from heat and stir hot pepper sauce and honey into butter until smooth. Brush hot sauce mixture over each cauliflower piece, repeating brushing until all the hot sauce mixture is used.
  • Bake in the oven until cauliflower is browned, about 10 minutes. Remove baking sheet from oven and allow the cauliflower to cool 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.3 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 9.9 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 907 mg, Sugar 9.7 g

BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER RECIPE BY TASTY



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Cauliflower is aaaaall the rage nowadays, and there's nothing like a new trend to get you excited to fire it up in the kitchen! Maybe you love cauliflower rice, or you're often found chowing down on a cauliflower crust pizza. But we're throwing it back with the recipe that started all the #cauliflowerlove: buffalo cauliflower. They're so flavor-packed that won't even miss wing night with these around.

Provided by Pierce Abernathy

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

¾ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
¾ cup milk or milk alternative
1 head cauliflower
¼ cup buffalo sauce or hot sauce
2 tablespoons coconut oil or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon honey

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450˚F (230˚C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, add the flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and milk, and stir until well-combined.
  • Break the head of cauliflower into florets, about 1½-inches wide. Add the cauliflower florets to the batter, making sure each piece is evenly coated. Arrange the coated cauliflower on the baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the buffalo sauce, coconut oil, and honey and stir until evenly combined. Brush the buffalo sauce mixture on the cauliflower and bake for another 20 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 12 grams

SRIRACHA-BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER BITES



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This recipe for spicy Buffalo cauliflower bites is a great vegetarian alternative to Buffalo wings. Roasted cauliflower stands in for chicken and provides more fiber and fewer calories. Serve this easy appetizer with carrot sticks, celery and your favorite ranch or blue cheese dressing.

Provided by Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD

Categories     Healthy Super Bowl Appetizer Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 cups 1 1/2-inch cauliflower florets
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons hot sauce, such as Frank's RedHot
1-2 tablespoons Sriracha
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Toss cauliflower, oil and salt in a large bowl. Spread on the prepared baking sheet; reserve the bowl. Roast the cauliflower until it's starting to soften and brown on the bottom, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine hot sauce, Sriracha to taste, butter and lemon juice in the large bowl. Add the roasted cauliflower and toss to coat. Return the cauliflower to the baking sheet and continue roasting until hot, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 288 mg, Sugar 3 g

BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER



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Make 'buffalo cauliflower' for a veggie take on the spicy American classic. Served with a ranch dip, it makes an excellent Friday night sharing treat

Provided by Esther Clark

Categories     Snack, Starter

Time 40m

Yield Serves 4-6 as a starter

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tbsp sweet smoked paprika
1⁄2 tbsp ground cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
100g plain flour
200ml buttermilk or kefir
1 head of cauliflower (500g), broken into florets
80g hot sauce
1½ tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp butter
celery sticks, to serve
100g Greek yogurt
3 tbsp mayonnaise
2 tbsp chopped chives
1-2 tbsp milk

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7 and line a baking tray with baking parchment. Mix together the paprika, cumin, garlic powder, flour and ½ tsp salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the centre and whisk in the buttermilk. Tip in the cauliflower and toss to coat. Spread out the cauliflower on the baking tray and cook for 20-25 mins, turning halfway through, until crisp at the edges.
  • Warm the hot sauce, maple syrup and butter in a small pan set over low heat, for 2-3 mins. Liberally brush over the cauliflower and put back in the oven for 8-10 mins.
  • For the ranch dip, whisk together the yogurt, mayo, chives, milk and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Serve the with the cauliflower alongside some celery sticks for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 23 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, Sodium 1.1 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Choose the right cauliflower. Look for a head of cauliflower that is compact and white. Avoid heads with brown spots or blemishes.
  • Cut the cauliflower into even-sized florets. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Coat the cauliflower florets in a cornstarch mixture. This will help them get crispy in the oven.
  • Bake the cauliflower florets until they are golden brown. This usually takes about 20 minutes.
  • Make the buffalo sauce while the cauliflower is baking. This will give the flavors time to meld.
  • Toss the cauliflower florets in the buffalo sauce. Be sure to coat them evenly.
  • Serve the cauliflower bites immediately. They are best when hot and crispy.

Conclusion:

These spicy buffalo cauliflower bites are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional chicken wings. They are perfect for parties, game days, or a quick and easy snack. They are also a great way to get your kids to eat more vegetables. Give them a try today and see for yourself how delicious they are!

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