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Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Delicious and healthy Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Bites perfect for game day, served with ranch dressing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 127 kcal

Equipment

  • Knife Block Set
  • cutting board
  • Mixing Bowl Set
  • Balloon Whisk
  • Aluminum Sheet Pans

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large head cauliflower cut into florets
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • cooking spray
  • 0.5 cup hot sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 0.5 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Ranch or blue cheese dressing for serving
  • Carrots and celery sticks for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk flour, water, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper until batter is smooth. Add cauliflower to batter and toss to coat.
  • Spread cauliflower onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer with space between them. Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 20 to 25 minutes, flipping over halfway through.
  • In another small bowl, combine the hot sauce, melted butter and lemon juice until well blended. Brush the buffalo sauce mixture on the cauliflower.
  • Return to the oven and bake until they start to brown, about 15 minutes.
  • Serve hot with ranch dressing, celery and carrots, if desired.

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 3-4 days in the fridge but they are best eaten within the first few hours. To re-crisp, heat them in the oven or in a toaster oven, not in the microwave. Freezing Instructions: Yes, after step 3 when you spread out the cauliflower on the baking sheet, you can freeze that baking sheet. Once they're solid frozen, you can transfer to a bag and then resume from step 4 when you're ready to bake them. They will need an extra 5-10 minutes though.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 127kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 864mgPotassium: 519mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 380IUVitamin C: 92.5mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1.7mg
Keyword appetizer, Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Bites, game day, Healthy, snack, Vegetarian
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